Adjective
exorbitant
IPA /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/
Far higher than is reasonable, especially when describing a price or charge.
See example sentence: exorbitant
We refused to pay the hotel's exorbitant parking fee.
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Adjective
preposterous
IPA /prɪˈpɒstərəs/
So unreasonable or absurd that it is difficult to take seriously, especially when the idea makes you annoyed or shocked.
See example sentence: preposterous
It is preposterous to charge that much for a bottle of water.
Adjective
inordinate
IPA /ɪnˈɔːdɪnət/
Much greater than is reasonable, usual or expected, especially in the amount of time, money or effort involved.
See example sentence: inordinate
We spent an inordinate amount of time looking for a parking space.
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