Insobriety: meaning, definitions and examples
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insobriety
[ ษชnหsoสbrษชษti ]
state of being
Insobriety refers to the condition of being intoxicated or not sober, particularly due to the consumption of alcohol or drugs. It implies a level of inebriation that can affect a person's physical and mental faculties, often leading to impaired judgment and behavior. This state can result in various social and health issues, as individuals may struggle to function normally in society when experiencing insobriety. It is typically viewed negatively due to the consequences it can have on one's life and relationships.
Synonyms
drunkenness, excess, inebriation, intoxication.
Examples of usage
- His insobriety led to poor decisions at the party.
- The bartender refused to serve her due to her evident insobriety.
- Insobriety can impair your ability to drive safely.
- She checked into rehab to combat her insobriety.
Translations
Translations of the word "insobriety" in other languages:
๐ต๐น embriaguez
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคถเฅเคฆเฅเคงเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Trunkenheit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kebingungan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟ'ัะฝััะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ pijaลstwo
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ฉ้
๐ซ๐ท ivresse
๐ช๐ธ embriaguez
๐น๐ท sarhoลluk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ทจํจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ opilstvรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ opilosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้้
๐ธ๐ฎ opijanost
๐ฎ๐ธ drykkja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะบััััะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แฆแแแแแก แแแแแแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ iรงkili olma
๐ฒ๐ฝ embriaguez
Etymology
The term 'insobriety' originates from the Latin word 'sobrietas', which means 'soberness' or 'moderation'. The prefix 'in-' is used to denote a negation, thus 'insobriety' translates to a lack of sobriety. The word began appearing in English texts during the early 19th century, particularly in legal and medical contexts related to alcohol use and its effects on behavior and health. Over time, the term has been adopted into broader discussions surrounding substance use, addiction, and the social implications of intoxication. Its use has grown as society has become more aware of the consequences linked to alcohol consumption and the need for responsible drinking.