inordinateness
/in'ɔ:dinitnis/
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Definition
Noun: - The quality or state of being excessive or beyond reasonable limits: "Inordinateness" refers to a lack of moderation, characterized by exceeding what is considered sufficient, normal, or permitted.
Usage
"Inordinateness" is a formal noun used to describe a condition or degree of excess. It is typically applied to abstract qualities, behaviors, or demands rather than physical objects. It often carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of restraint or balance.
Examples
- The inordinateness of his demands made cooperation impossible.
- She was criticized for the inordinateness of her grief, which seemed disproportionate to the situation.
- The report highlighted the inordinateness of the project's budget overruns.
Advanced Usage
- "Inordinateness of": This is the most common construction, used to link the abstract quality to a specific noun.
- The inordinateness of the delay frustrated everyone.
- Used in formal writing, criticism, or analysis to pinpoint a fundamental flaw of excess.
Variants and Related Words
- Inordinate (adj): Exceeding reasonable limits; excessive.
- He spent an inordinate amount of time on minor details.
- Inordinately (adv): To an excessive degree.
- The task was inordinately difficult.
Synonyms
- Excessiveness
- Immoderation
- Extravagance (when referring to behavior or use of resources)
- Exorbitance (often for costs or demands)
Antonyms
- Moderation
- Restraint
- Temperance
- Adequacy
Notes
This word is derived from the adjective "inordinate," which comes from Latin inordinatus, meaning "not arranged, disorderly." It is a high-register term most commonly found in academic, literary, or formal critical contexts.
Noun
- immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits