inordinate length
Frequency: 6.50.6 per million words
Describes a duration or physical extent that is excessive.
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Examples (20)
- The meeting dragged on for an inordinate length of time.
- They complained about the inordinate length of time they had to wait.
- Critics argued that the film had an inordinate length, making it difficult to watch in one sitting.
- The meeting stretched to an inordinate length, leaving everyone exhausted.
- The report grew to an inordinate length, covering every minor detail.
- Critics found the film's second act to be of inordinate length and rather tedious.
- She was frustrated by the inordinate length of the waiting list for the specialist.
- Due to the unexpected delays, the project took an inordinate length to complete.
- Despite its inordinate length, the novel remained captivating from beginning to end.
- She was frustrated by the inordinate length of the legal proceedings.
- The project faced delays due to the inordinate length of the approval process.
- The report was criticized for its inordinate length and lack of concise summary.
- An inordinate length of cable was needed to connect all the devices.
- He delivered a speech of inordinate length, much to the audience's dismay.
- He questioned the inordinate length of time spent on such a minor issue.
- The journey felt like an inordinate length because of the heavy traffic.
- The artist's canvas stretched to an inordinate length, dominating the entire gallery wall.
- Despite its inordinate length, the novel managed to keep readers captivated.
- To avoid an inordinate length, presentations should be concise and to the point.
- We had to endure an inordinate length of technical difficulties before the show began.