as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit
taking an inordinately long time to finish the house
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Recent Examples of inordinately
Fans love the show for its unique format, competitive edge, and, of course, the inordinately attractive cast.
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
The film’s title may be overstated, but there’s no denying the way the song’s message about longing, separation, and regret affected an inordinately wide range of people who heard it.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
As the article points out, California’s mismanagement is contributing inordinately to the highest utility and gasoline prices in the country.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Existing savings reliefs and incentives tilt heavily in favor of the better off, and are inordinately complicated to boot.
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
The film’s title may be overstated, but there’s no denying the way the song’s message about longing, separation, and regret affected an inordinately wide range of people who heard it.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
As the article points out, California’s mismanagement is contributing inordinately to the highest utility and gasoline prices in the country.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Existing savings reliefs and incentives tilt heavily in favor of the better off, and are inordinately complicated to boot.
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inordinately
Adverb
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The variation in barrel sizes adds dimension to the pattern, while the deep wave shape presses a more pronounced bend into the hair, so the style holds its structure without looking stiff or overly uniform.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2026
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If anything, Oppenheimer can be overly besotted.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Don’t worry too much about things being perfect, either.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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While humans can guide robots remotely, the process is mentally exhausting and often too slow to prevent sudden failures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Members of both parties have criticized the Justice Department's handling of the files' release, arguing that some files were inappropriately withheld or excessively redacted.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Prune off any damaged or excessively long roots.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Inordinately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inordinately. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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