INTEMPERATENESS

intemperance, intemperateness, self-indulgence

(noun) excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence; “the intemperance of their language”

intemperance, intemperateness

(noun) consumption of alcoholic drinks

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

intemperateness (uncountable)

The quality of being intemperate.

Source: Wiktionary


In*tem`per*ate*ness, n.

1. The state of being intemperate; excessive indulgence of any appetite or passion; as, intemperateness in eating or drinking.

2. Severity of weather; inclemency. Boyle. By unseasonable weather, by intemperateness of the air or meteors. Sir M. Hale.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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