intemperance — lack of moderation or self-restraint, especially in drinking alcohol or eating
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: lack of moderation or self-restraint, especially in drinking alcohol or eating
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtempərəns/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's intemperance in buying luxury cars bankrupted the company.
- Her intemperance with online shopping led to a closet full of unworn clothes.
- The doctor warned him about the dangers of intemperance in eating.
intemperance
NOUN[/ɪnˈtempərəns/]
lack of moderation or self-restraint, especially in drinking alcohol or eating
His intemperance at the feast embarrassed every guest at the long table.
Intemperance leads to severance, not temperance
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, intemperance denotes a state of lacking restraint or moderation. The term became particularly prevalent from the medieval period onwards, especially within temperance and abstinence movements that advocated against excessive consumption.
Breakdown
in- (not, without) + temperantia (moderation, restraint), literally 'lack of moderation or self-control'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO's intemperance in buying luxury cars bankrupted the company.”
“Her intemperance with online shopping led to a closet full of unworn clothes.”
“The doctor warned him about the dangers of intemperance in eating.”
“Social media intemperance has become a modern addiction.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.