Immoderate

Adjective

Definition: Not sensible or restrained; excessive.

Synonyms: Excessive, Extravagant, Unrestrained

Antonyms: Moderate, Reasonable, Restrained

Examples:

His immoderate spending habits left him in debt.
The immoderate use of pesticides harmed the environment.

Mnemonics:

"Immoderate" sounds like "I'm all out of control, no limits".

Etymology:

Origin:

Derived from the word "moderate" with the prefix "im-" meaning not or opposite.

Historical Usage:

The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe actions or behavior that goes beyond reasonable limits.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Immoderate indulgence"

Explanation:

Refers to excessive or extreme indulgence in something, often with negative consequences.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "immoderate" with "moderate".

Explanation:

"Immoderate" means excessive or lacking restraint, while "moderate" means reasonable or balanced. The use of the prefix "im-" changes the meaning of the base word.