immoderation

Definitions

A lack of moderation; excess or indulgence.

The quality or state of being extreme or unreasonable.

Examples

His immoderation in eating and drinking eventually took a toll on his long-term health.

The critic argued that the author's immoderation in the use of flowery adjectives obscured the true meaning of the story.

Synonyms

excess extravagance intemperance indulgence lack of restraint unrestraint profligacy

Antonyms

moderation temperance restraint frugality self-control abstemiousness sobriety