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
The place seemed inordinately busy.
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Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
The digital menu is divided into a handful of confusing categories that force you to rely on your previous memory of what’s on offer, not only because finding new options is so difficult, but also because even looking for them is inordinately time-consuming.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
The road to today’s launch attempt has been long, winding and bumpy for NASA, not to mention inordinately expensive.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Fans love the show for its unique format, competitive edge, and, of course, the inordinately attractive cast.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
But among Linckia, stories like that of FiveArm, FourArm, and Comet are inordinately common.
—Mandy-Suzanne Wong, Longreads, 5 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
Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
The digital menu is divided into a handful of confusing categories that force you to rely on your previous memory of what’s on offer, not only because finding new options is so difficult, but also because even looking for them is inordinately time-consuming.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
The road to today’s launch attempt has been long, winding and bumpy for NASA, not to mention inordinately expensive.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Fans love the show for its unique format, competitive edge, and, of course, the inordinately attractive cast.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
But among Linckia, stories like that of FiveArm, FourArm, and Comet are inordinately common.
—Mandy-Suzanne Wong, Longreads, 5 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 chicken and sausage gave the dish plenty of substance, while the rice at the bottom helped soak up the savory broth, creating a meal that was hearty without being overly heavy – for someone with an empty stomach.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Adam Sandler’s Click in song form—was overly glacial, until Gud’s sporadic bursts of ticking hi-hats hit like a downpour in the middle of a heatwave.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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He’s been working hard with the pitching guys too.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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On public safety, Raman said city leaders have focused too heavily on increasing police staffing without doing enough to reduce demands on officers through alternative response programs.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Whereas musicians often view their careers as marathons, putting out lots of music and touring excessively with the hope that all of the small actions will gradually snowball into future success.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
10 June 2026
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The healthcare sector has been excessively out of favor this year, but Lilly and J & J have outperformed.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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“Inordinately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inordinately. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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