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inordinateness

inordinateness

9.9
A state of being too extreme and beyond what is reasonable
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈɔrdɪnɪtnəs/
  • Formal
translation icon : excesividad
  • Her inordinateness in pursuing perfection was evident.

Examples

  • The inordinateness of his spending habits raised concerns.

  • His inordinateness for luxury made it difficult for him to save any money.

  • His inordinateness in spending quickly depleted his savings.

  • She was criticized for the inordinateness of her demands during the negotiation.

  • The novel explores the inordinateness of human desire and ambition.

  • The inordinateness of her demands surprised everyone during the meeting.

  • The project suffered due to the inordinateness of the time constraints imposed by the client.

Synonyms

excess
vsinordinateness
62 4.4

Doing something too much, often in an unhealthy or wrong way

is the general state of being beyond reasonable limits not specific acts
outrageousness
vsinordinateness
3 7.2

A quality of being shocking or extreme

is about excessiveness overall rather than being specifically shocking
excessiveness
vsinordinateness
1 6.2

The state of having more than is needed

is the general state of being immoderate beyond reasonable limits
extremeness
vsinordinateness
1 7.0

How far something goes beyond normal limits

is the overall trait of immoderation rather than sheer extremity
superfluity
vsinordinateness
1 8.7

An amount that is more than needed or useful

is the quality of excess in general, not only surplus quantity
overness
vsinordinateness
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A quality of being too much or of being better than others

focuses on immoderation as a general excess rather than superiority
unreasonableness
vsinordinateness
1 6.0

An action or decision that is unfair and does not make sense

centers on excess beyond limits rather than irrational or unfair action
immoderateness
vsinordinateness
9.9

A way of behaving that is too much

focuses on the overall quality of being excessive beyond reasonable limits
exorbitance
vsinordinateness
8.8

An amount or level much higher than reasonable

is the broader state of being immoderate rather than just large amounts
overmuchness
vsinordinateness
  • Archaic
9.9

A state of being more than is needed or wanted

casts that condition as a general quality of being excessive

Antonyms

47 3.5

Keeping actions or feelings within reasonable limits

44 3.9

A rule or measure that limits what people can do

How Excessive

extravagance
7 6.8
inordinateness
  • Formal
9.9
excess
108 3.3
moderation
47 3.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

inordinateness = inordinate (semi-transparent) = in + ordinate + ness

Forming the noun 'inordinateness' from the adjective 'inordinate' using the productive suffix '-ness' is a standard and clear derivation.

Etymology

Inordinateness comes from the parts in- meaning 'not' and ordinare meaning 'to put in order', and it is related to the everyday word order. So a helpful way to remember inordinateness is to think 'not in order', which fits its meaning of something 'too much' or not properly controlled.