IMMODERATE

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Beyond reasonable limits

Example:

immoderate spending

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

abnormal (much greater than the normal)

all-fired (extreme)

exaggerated; overdone; overstated (represented as greater than is true or reasonable)

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)