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desmedida

[dɛʃmɛˈdidɐ]
nounfemininepl: desmedidas
excess, immoderation, lack of measure
1. The quality or state of being excessive or disproportionate; lack of moderation or restraint
The desmedida of his spending led to financial ruin.
A desmedida dos seus gastos levou à ruína financeira.
2. An action or behavior that exceeds proper limits or bounds
His desmedida in criticizing others was unacceptable.
A sua desmedida ao criticar os outros foi inaceitável.
Synonyms
excessodesproporçãofalta de medidaimoderaçãoabuso
Antonyms
medidamoderaçãoequilíbrioproporçãotemperança

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desmedida
Common usage, understood throughout Brazil
Portugal
desmedida
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

com desmedida - excessively, immoderately
sem desmedida - without excess, in moderation
desmedida de linguagem - excessive language, harsh words
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