Intemperance
noun
The act of doing something too much, like eating or drinking, without any control.
His life was ruined by his intemperance in drink.
Often appears as...
- intemperance in drinking
- intemperance in behavior
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
The state of showing extreme emotions or behavior.
She showed surprising intemperance in her reaction to the criticism.
Often appears as...
- intemperance in reaction
- intemperance in speech
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
The act of doing something too much, like eating or drinking, without any control.
His life was ruined by his intemperance in drink.
Often appears as...
- intemperance in drinking
- intemperance in behavior
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
The state of showing extreme emotions or behavior.
She showed surprising intemperance in her reaction to the criticism.
Often appears as...
- intemperance in reaction
- intemperance in speech
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Intemperance implies a harmful extent of behavior, often judged negatively.
His intemperance in gaming affected his health.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoidance Suggestion
Using 'intemperance' suggests it's wise to avoid such extreme habits.
Her doctor warned her about the intemperance of her diet.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Historically, 'intemperance' was often used in campaigns against alcohol abuse.
The intemperance of the 1920s led to Prohibition.
Compare with
debaucheryexcessgluttonyincontinenceprofligacy
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Quote examples
Ellen G. White
American Writer
If you are suffering from your intemperance in eating or in drinking, we that are around you, or associated with you, are affected by your infirmities. We have to suffer on account of the course you pursue, which is wrong. If it has an influence to lessen your powers of mind or body, we are affected by it.
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Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Roman Statesman
A physician is not angry at the intemperance of a mad patient, nor does he take it ill to be railed at by a man in fever. Just so should a wise man treat all mankind, as a physician does his patient, and look upon them only as sick and extravagant.
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William Lyon Mackenzie King
Canadian Politician
If I am outspoken of the dangers of intemperance to members of our armed forces, it is because we are all especially concerned for the welfare of those who are risking their lives in the cause of freedom.
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Saint Basil
Greek Saint
Indulging in unrestrained and immoderate laughter is a sign of intemperance, of a want of control over one's emotions, and of failure to repress the soul's frivolity by a stern use of reason.
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William Lyon Mackenzie King
Canadian Politician
I would not wish to imply that most industrial accidents are due to intemperance. But, certainly, temperance has never failed to reduce their number.
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William Lyon Mackenzie King
Canadian Politician
There can be little doubt that absence from work, and inefficient work, are frequently due to intemperance.
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Edward Brooke
American Politician
Intemperance and intolerance serve no one, and hatred guarantees failure.
Quote examples
Ellen G. White
American Writer
If you are suffering from your intemperance in eating or in drinking, we that are around you, or associated with you, are affected by your infirmities. We have to suffer on account of the course you pursue, which is wrong. If it has an influence to lessen your powers of mind or body, we are affected by it.
Quote examples
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Roman Statesman
A physician is not angry at the intemperance of a mad patient, nor does he take it ill to be railed at by a man in fever. Just so should a wise man treat all mankind, as a physician does his patient, and look upon them only as sick and extravagant.
Quote examples
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Canadian Politician
If I am outspoken of the dangers of intemperance to members of our armed forces, it is because we are all especially concerned for the welfare of those who are risking their lives in the cause of freedom.
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Saint Basil
Greek Saint
Indulging in unrestrained and immoderate laughter is a sign of intemperance, of a want of control over one's emotions, and of failure to repress the soul's frivolity by a stern use of reason.
Quote examples
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Canadian Politician
I would not wish to imply that most industrial accidents are due to intemperance. But, certainly, temperance has never failed to reduce their number.
Quote examples
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Canadian Politician
There can be little doubt that absence from work, and inefficient work, are frequently due to intemperance.
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Edward Brooke
American Politician
Intemperance and intolerance serve no one, and hatred guarantees failure.
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