Definitions for inordinate

inordinate in·or·di·nate

Spelling: [in-awr-dn-it]
IPA: /ɪnˈɔr dn ɪt/

Inordinate is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 647 anagrams from letters in inordinate (adeiinnort).

Definitions for inordinate

adjective

  1. not within proper or reasonable limits; immoderate; excessive:
  2. unrestrained in conduct, feelings, etc.:
  3. disorderly; uncontrolled.
  4. not regulated; irregular:

Origin of inordinate

1350-1400; Middle English inordinat Latin inordinātus disordered, equivalent to in- in-3 + ordinātus orderly, appointed; see ordinat

Examples for inordinate

Facebook exerts an inordinate amount of control over your life.

He seemed to have no inordinate desire for admiration or even for approbation.

Then I spend an inordinate amount of time trying to decide whether or not I will shave.

You have yet to learn that it has also an inordinate capacity for swallowing light.

His inordinate vanity could readily supply the reasons for such a course.

Jimmy Carter scolded Americans for their “inordinate fear of communism.”

Then you will spend an inordinate amount of time figuring out how to cover your head up.

Sarah was not only under the influence of distrust, but of inordinate desire.

Owl monkey offspring get an inordinate amount of care from their fathers.

It is an inordinate paragraph, outraging all known rules of composition!

Word Value for inordinate
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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