excessive

• Bezeichnet etwas, das über das notwendige, normale oder gewünschte Maß hinausgeht; unmäßig oder übertrieben.

Describes something that is more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

1. More than necessaryB1formal

   Exceeding what is normal, proper, or necessary; too much.

   Übermäßig

   • The excessive heat made it impossible to work outside.
   • She was criticized for her excessive spending on luxury items.
   • Excessive noise from the construction site disturbed the residents.

   Synonymedisproportionateexorbitantextravagantextremeimmoderateinordinatelavishovermuchprofusesuperfluoustoo muchundueunreasonableunwarranted

   Antonymedeficientinadequateinsufficientscant

2. Unreasonable or extremeB2formal

   Going beyond acceptable limits; immoderate.

   Übermäßig

   • The punishment seemed excessive for such a minor mistake.
   • His excessive drinking led to serious health problems.
   • The company's excessive profits raised ethical concerns.

   Synonymedisproportionateexorbitantextremeimmoderateinordinatelavishoutrageousovermuchundueunreasonable

   Antonymeminimalmoderatereasonablerestrainedtemperate