Excessive
Excessive adjective - Going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount.
Usage example: nerdy hackers who spend an excessive amount of time sitting in front of their computers
Nearby Words: excess, excessively
Reasonable
Both words in one sentence
- Ego: Neeshka — More reasonable, tries to rein in the excessive habits of her teammates
Source: Freudian Trio / Video Games - Christopher Lee made a career out of doing any role at a reasonable price without excessive prima-donnaism.
Source: Money, Dear Boy -
It should be noted that the characters live in an environment of extreme scarcity, so this kind of attitude is reasonable, but in their case it's still treated as excessive and humorous.
Source: Lost Food Grievance
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