adjective
immoderate
ih-MAH-der-ut/ɪˈmɑːdərət/
Exceeding reasonable or acceptable limits.
The woman's immoderate helping towers above her companion's modest portion.
Etymology
Keeping something within measure means restraining it within bounds. Negating that restraint gives the image of something boundless or unchecked, hence excessive or beyond reasonable limits.
In context
we should refrain from augmenting their unhappiness by an appearance of immoderate grief it is also a duty owed to yourself for excessive sorrow prevents Improvement or enjoyment
More examples
- Immoderate spending leaves little money for emergencies.
- The doctor warns her about the risks of immoderate drinking.
- His immoderate anger over a small mistake surprises us.
Forms
immoderate · more immoderate · most immoderate
immoderately adverb — To an excessive or unreasonable degree.
immoderation noun — Behavior that exceeds reasonable or acceptable limits.
Similar words
- excessive
- Emphasizes too much in quantity, intensity, or degree.
- intemperate
- Especially describes uncontrolled behavior, harsh speech, or excessive drinking.