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.