intemperance

Definitions

Lack of moderation or restraint; indulgence in appetites or passions.

Habitual or excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Examples

The doctor warned that his intemperance regarding alcohol would eventually lead to severe health complications.

The downfall of the once-great empire was largely attributed to the intemperance and greed of its ruling class.

Synonyms

excess immoderation indulgence dissipation lack of restraint debauchery profligacy

Antonyms

moderation temperance restraint sobriety self-control abstinence frugality