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
As the article points out, California’s mismanagement is contributing inordinately to the highest utility and gasoline prices in the country.
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Co-headliner Bob Dylan’s set at the Gorge in Washington state had to end prematurely due to inordinately heavy winds.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 6 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
U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Co-headliner Bob Dylan’s set at the Gorge in Washington state had to end prematurely due to inordinately heavy winds.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 6 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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In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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If this sounds overly complicated, don't fret.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The event’s attendees want in on the action, too.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Spartans got the last laugh for now, too, taking both games.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Hoka Men’s Arahi 7 Running Shoes Made with a plush tongue and a design that prevents your foot from rolling excessively inward, the Arahi 7s is perfect for people who overpronate.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who brags excessively about his or her offspring on social media will immediately be incarcerated for at least a week.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Inordinately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inordinately. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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