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excessiveness

excessiveness

Noun

This term describes the quality of being excessive, often carrying a negative connotation of waste, extravagance, or an unreasonable lack of restraint. It focuses on the inherent nature of the amount or degree rather than the act of exceeding a limit. While similar to "excess," which often refers to the specific amount that is over the limit, "excessiveness" refers to the abstract characteristic of being too much.

In professional or legal contexts, it is used to critique the proportionality of a response or a requirement, such as the excessiveness of a penalty. Because it is an abstract quality, it is typically treated as an uncountable noun and is rarely used in the plural form.

Meanings

Nounexcessiveness

The state or quality of being more than is necessary, normal, or desirable.

The excessiveness of the taxes imposed on the small business owners led to a public outcry.

Examples

The excessiveness of the decorations made the room feel cramped.

I cannot believe the excessiveness of these prices.

Travel

The doctor warned him about the excessiveness of his salt intake.

Health

Such excessiveness in spending will lead to bankruptcy.

Business

The excessiveness of the security measures felt oppressive.

Why is there such excessiveness in the way they handle this project?

Office

The critic noted the excessiveness of the film's special effects.

He regretted the excessiveness of his reaction during the argument.

The excessiveness of the feast was a sign of the king's vanity.

History

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