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inordinate
[/ɪnˈɔːrdɪnət/]
adjective
excessivo, desmedido
1.
unusually or surprisingly large in amount or degree; exceeding reasonable limits
He spent an inordinate amount of time on that project.
Ele gastou uma quantidade excessiva de tempo naquele projeto.
2.
disproportionate; not in keeping with what is reasonable or appropriate
The punishment seemed inordinate for such a minor offense.
O castigo parecia desmedido para uma ofensa tão menor.
NYC Slang
over the top, crazy, bonkers
Synonyms
excessive
immoderate
disproportionate
unreasonable
extravagant
Antonyms
moderate
reasonable
proportionate
temperate
limited
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
excessivo, desmedido
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
excessivo
preferred formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
demais, exagerado
more colloquial alternatives
Portugal
excessivo, desmesurado
standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
an inordinate amount of
inordinate fondness for
inordinate interest in
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