immoderate

adjective
UK: /ɪˈmɒdərət/
US: /ɪˈmɑːdərət/

  1. Exceeding reasonable limits; not moderate.

    1. His immoderate spending worried his family.
    2. The movie star was known for his immoderate lifestyle and outrageous behavior.

  2. Lacking restraint; excessive in behavior or feeling.

    1. She has an immoderate love of sweets.
    2. The politician's immoderate response to the criticism was widely condemned by the public.

Synonyms

excessive extreme intemperate unrestrained exorbitant extravagant
immoderate verb

  1. To make or become immoderate.

    1. Don't immoderate your diet with too much salt.
    2. He tends to immoderate his habits during vacations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "immoderate" in English means: Exceeding reasonable limits; not moderate., Lacking restraint; excessive in behavior or feeling..

The phonetic transcription of "immoderate" is /ɪˈmɒdərət/ in British English and /ɪˈmɑːdərət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "immoderate": excessive, extreme, intemperate, unrestrained, exorbitant, extravagant.

Example usage of "immoderate": "His immoderate spending worried his family.". More examples on the page.