intemperateness

• Nom désignant le manque de modération ou de retenue, en particulier dans la consommation de boissons alcoolisées ou dans l' indulgence des désirs et passions corporels.

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.

indénombrable

1. Excessive alcohol consumptionC1formalmedical

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

   Intempérance alcoolique

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

   Synonymesalcohol abusealcoholismcarousingdebaucherydipsomaniadissipationdrunkennessinebrietyintemperance

   Antonymessobrietytemperance

2. Lack of self-restraintC1formal

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

   Intempérance

   • 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.

   Synonymesabandondebaucherydissolutenessexcessextravaganceimmoderationindulgenceintemperancelicentiousnessoverindulgenceprofligacyself-indulgenceunrestraintwantonness

   Antonymesmoderationrestraintself-controlsobrietytemperance