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IMMODERATE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Beyond reasonable limits
Example:
immoderate spending
Classified under:
Similar:
abnormal (much greater than the normal)
all-fired (extreme)
exaggerated; overdone; overstated (represented as greater than is true or reasonable)
excessive; inordinate; undue; unreasonable (beyond normal limits)
exorbitant; extortionate; outrageous; steep; unconscionable; usurious (greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation)
extraordinary; over-the-top; sinful (far more than usual or expected)
extreme (far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree)
extreme (beyond a norm in views or actions)
extremist; radical; ultra ((used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm)
far (beyond a norm in opinion or actions)
stark (complete or extreme)
Also:
intense (possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree)
unreasonable (not reasonable; not showing good judgment)
intemperate (excessive in behavior)
Attribute:
moderateness; moderation (quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes)
Antonym:
moderate (being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme)
Derivation:
immoderateness (the quality of being excessive and lacking in moderation)
