Immoderate: meaning, definitions and examples
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immoderate
[ ɪˈmɒd(ə)rət ]
behavior
Exceeding normal or appropriate limits; excessive or extreme.
Synonyms
excessive, extreme, unrestrained
Examples of usage
- He has an immoderate love for chocolate.
- She showed an immoderate amount of anger towards him.
amount
Beyond reasonable limits; too much or more than necessary.
Synonyms
excessive, over-the-top, unreasonable
Examples of usage
- The prices are immoderate for the quality of the product.
- His immoderate spending habits led to financial troubles.
Translations
Translations of the word "immoderate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imoderado
🇮🇳 अतिशयोक्तिपूर्ण
🇩🇪 maßlos
🇮🇩 berlebihan
🇺🇦 непомірний
🇵🇱 nieumiarkowany
🇯🇵 過度な (かどな)
🇫🇷 immodéré
🇪🇸 inmoderado
🇹🇷 ölçüsüz
🇰🇷 무절제한
🇸🇦 مفرط
🇨🇿 neumírněný
🇸🇰 neúmerný
🇨🇳 过度的 (guòdù de)
🇸🇮 pretiran
🇮🇸 óhóflegur
🇰🇿 шамадан тыс
🇬🇪 გადაჭარბებული
🇦🇿 hədsiz
🇲🇽 inmoderado
Word origin
The word 'immoderate' originated from the Latin word 'immoderatus', which means 'unrestrained'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'immoderate' has been used to describe actions, behaviors, or amounts that go beyond normal or reasonable limits. The concept of moderation has always been valued in various cultures, and 'immoderate' serves as the antonym of moderation, emphasizing excessiveness or extremity.
See also: immoderately, moderately, moderating.