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inordinate Synonyms
Another word for inordinate
Choosing another word for inordinate depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Unusually or disproportionately large; exceeding normal, reasonable, or proper limits.
Usage Example
"The committee spent an excessive amount of time debating minor formatting changes to the report."
Strongest
excessive
undue
unreasonable
Strong
disproportionate
exorbitant
immoderate
unwarranted
extravagant
• adjective (Context 2)
Lacking restraint, regularity, or order; unrestrained in conduct or feeling.
Usage Example
"Early moralists warned that unrestrained ambition could easily corrupt a leader's judgment."
Strongest
unrestrained
unbridled
Strong
intemperate
unchecked
disorderly
irregular
Opposites of inordinate
The opposite of inordinate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
moderate
reasonable
orderly
regulated
disciplined
controlled
temperate
modest
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Inordinate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/inordinate