Intemperance

usgb/ɪnˈtempərəns/
noun

The act of doing something too much, like eating or drinking, without any control.

His life was ruined by his intemperance in drink.
Visual representation of "intemperance" - The act of doing something too much, like eating or drinking, without any control.

Often appears as...

  • intemperance in drinking
  • intemperance in behavior

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Formal, Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Intemperance implies a harmful extent of behavior, often judged negatively.

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His intemperance in gaming affected his health.
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Avoidance Suggestion

Using 'intemperance' suggests it's wise to avoid such extreme habits.

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Her doctor warned her about the intemperance of her diet.
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Cultural References

Historically, 'intemperance' was often used in campaigns against alcohol abuse.

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The intemperance of the 1920s led to Prohibition.
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