excessive

/ɛksˈɛsɪv/

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

[adjective]

excessive

[ADJECTIVE]

beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable

synonyms : inordinate

undue

unreasonable

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

synonyms : extravagant

exuberant

overweening

Examples

1. Excessive fat in the body can increase the risk of certain health conditions.

2. The country's excessive military spending has fouled its own nest by bankrupting the economy and leaving little funds for infrastructure and social programs.

3. Excessive use of pesticides can breed resistance in pests, making them harder to control in the future.

4. Mark's excessive motion sickness during the roller coaster ride forced him to take a break and drive the porcelain bus in the nearby restroom.