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Intemperance: meaning, definitions and examples

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intemperance

 

[ ɪnˈtɛmp(ə)rəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

excessive drinking

Lack of moderation or restraint, especially in regards to alcohol consumption. Intemperance can lead to addiction, health problems, and social issues.

Synonyms

excess, immoderation, overindulgence

Examples of usage

  • He was fired from his job due to his intemperance and constant drunkenness.
  • The consequences of intemperance can be devastating, affecting not only the individual but also their loved ones.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of self-control

The lack of self-control or restraint in one's actions or emotions. Intemperance can manifest in various forms such as anger, greed, or laziness.

Synonyms

excessiveness, immoderation, lack of restraint

Examples of usage

  • His intemperance in spending money quickly led him into debt.
  • She realized the importance of controlling her intemperance in expressing her emotions.

Translations

Translations of the word "intemperance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intemperança

🇮🇳 असंयम

🇩🇪 Unmäßigkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakmampuan mengendalikan diri

🇺🇦 непомірність

🇵🇱 nieumiarkowanie

🇯🇵 無節制 (むせっせい)

🇫🇷 intempérance

🇪🇸 intemperancia

🇹🇷 aşırılık

🇰🇷 무절제 (無節制)

🇸🇦 إفراط

🇨🇿 nestřídmost

🇸🇰 nezdržanlivosť

🇨🇳 不节制 (bù jié zhì)

🇸🇮 nebrzdanost

🇮🇸 óhóf

🇰🇿 шектен шығу

🇬🇪 უსაზღვროობა

🇦🇿 hədsizlik

🇲🇽 intemperancia

Etymology

The word 'intemperance' originated from the Latin word 'intemperantia' which means lack of moderation. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the lack of self-control or restraint in various aspects of life. The concept of intemperance has been a subject of moral and social scrutiny throughout history, particularly in relation to alcohol consumption and behavior. The temperance movement in the 19th and early 20th centuries aimed to promote moderation and abstinence from alcohol to address the negative effects of intemperance on individuals and society.

See also: intemperate, temperament, temperance, temperate, temperature, tempering.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,017, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.