intemperateness

• Sustantivo que denota falta de moderación o de autocontrol, especialmente en el consumo de bebidas alcohólicas o en la indulgencia de deseos y pasiones corporales.

A noun referring to a lack of moderation or self-control, particularly in the consumption of alcoholic drinks or in the indulgence of bodily appetites and passions.

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1. Excessive alcohol consumptionC1formalmedical

   The habit of drinking alcoholic beverages to an excessive or harmful degree.

   intemperancia alcohólica

   • His intemperateness led to serious health problems.
   • The doctor warned him about the dangers of intemperateness.
   • Intemperateness in drinking can ruin relationships and careers.

   Sinónimosalcohol abusealcoholismcarousingdebaucherydipsomaniadissipationdrunkennessinebrietyintemperance

   Antónimossobrietytemperance

2. Lack of self-restraintC1formal

   Excessive or uncontrolled behavior, especially in satisfying physical desires or passions.

   Falta de templanza

   • Her intemperateness in spending left her in debt.
   • The king's intemperateness in anger made him feared by his court.
   • Intemperateness in eating can lead to obesity and other health issues.

   Sinónimosabandondebaucherydissolutenessexcessextravaganceimmoderationindulgenceintemperancelicentiousnessoverindulgenceprofligacyself-indulgenceunrestraintwantonness

   Antónimosmoderationrestraintself-controlsobrietytemperance