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