immoderate
Adjective: 1. Exceeding reasonable or appropriate limits; excessive: Describes something that is not kept within sensible or moderate bounds, often implying a lack of restraint. - Immoderate spending can lead to financial problems. - His immoderate demands made the negotiation difficult.
The adjective "immoderate" is used to describe a degree or amount that is too high, too intense, or too extreme. It often carries a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of control or judgment. It is a formal word, more common in written English than in casual speech.
General Use:
- The politician was criticized for his immoderate language during the debate.
- Immoderate use of social media can affect your sleep and productivity.
With Abstract Nouns:
- She was known for her immoderate ambition.
- The project failed due to immoderate optimism about the timeline.
- "Immoderate in": This phrase is used to specify the area in which someone lacks moderation.
- He was immoderate in his criticism of the new policy.
- They were immoderate in their celebration after the victory.
- Immoderately (adverb): In an excessive or unrestrained manner.
- He drank immoderately at the party.
- Immoderateness (noun): The quality or state of being immoderate. (This form is rare; "excess" is more common.)
- The immoderateness of his grief was concerning to his friends.
- Excessive
- Extreme
- Inordinate
- Unrestrained
- Unbridled
- Intemperate
- Moderate
- Reasonable
- Temperate
- Restrained
- Conservative
While "immoderate" itself is not commonly used in idioms, it describes the quality central to many expressions about excess. - Related Concept: "To know no bounds": To be extreme or unlimited. - His enthusiasm for the subject knew no bounds. (This implies an immoderate level of enthusiasm.)
- beyond reasonable limits
- immoderate laughter
- immoderate spending