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VocabJLPT N1

excessive

な-Adjectiveの-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. excessive
2. immoderate

This na-adjective or noun means "excessive" or "to an extreme degree," used to describe something that goes beyond what is appropriate or healthy. For example, it can describe excessive drinking, excessive worry, or overworking.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He warned that "oversharing about yourself can be dangerous."

Sentence 2

My supervisor admitted to putting excessive pressure on the team.

Sentence 3

The board debated that excessive cost-cutting would hurt quality.

Sentence 4

That over-the-top production totally killed the mood!

Sentence 5

The research report showed that excessive stress weakens the immune system.