Immoderate: meaning, definitions and examples

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immoderate

 

[ ɪˈmɒd(ə)rət ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,385, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.