immoderate

American  

[ih-mod-er-it] / ɪˈmɒd ər ɪt /

adjective

1. not moderate; exceeding just or reasonable limits; excessive; extreme.

   Synonyms:

   extravagant , inordinate , unreasonable , exorbitant

2. Obsolete.  intemperate.

3. Obsolete.  without bounds.

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immoderate British  

/ ɪˈmɒdərɪt, ɪˈmɒdrɪt /

adjective

1. lacking in moderation; excessive

   immoderate demands

2. obsolete  venial; intemperate

   immoderate habits

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Other Word Forms

• immoderately adverb
• immoderateness noun
• immoderation noun

Etymology

Origin of immoderate

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Latin word immoderātus. See im- ², moderate

Example Sentences

Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesman Max Wilkinson welcomed the introduction of new safe and legal routes but accused the home secretary of "stoking division by using immoderate language".

From BBC

She will suggest that while some of her plans may seem immoderate, the alternative could be a further rise in support for Reform UK.

From BBC

She will suggest that while some of her reforms may seem immoderate, the alternative could be a further rise in support for Reform UK.

From BBC

They didn’t seem concerned that fighting the immoderate accumulation of riches would be complicated or unnecessary.

From Los Angeles Times

That leaves Mr. Netanyahu, himself, as the closest thing to a moderating influence in an immoderate government, but a spiral of bloodshed and reprisals could sorely test his juggling skills.

From New York Times