Insobriety: meaning, definitions and examples

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insobriety

 

[ ษชnหˆsoสŠbrษชษ™ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น embriaguez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคถเฅเคฆเฅเคงเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trunkenheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebingungan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟ'ัะฝัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pijaล„stwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ฉ้…Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ivresse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ embriaguez

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarhoลŸluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ ์ทจํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูƒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opilstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opilosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้†‰้…’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opijanost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ drykkja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัˆะบั–ัˆั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒ•แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒ“แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iรงkili olma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.