immoderate

[ih-mod-er-it]

adjective

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

   Synonyms: extravagant, inordinate, unreasonable, exorbitant

2. Obsolete.,  intemperate.

3. Obsolete.,  without bounds.

immoderate

/ ɪˈmɒdərɪt, ɪˈmɒdrɪt /

adjective

1. lacking in moderation; excessive

   immoderate demands

2. obsolete,  venial; intemperate

   immoderate habits

Other Word Forms

• immoderately adverb
• immoderateness noun
• immoderation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of immoderate¹

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".

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

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

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

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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.

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