intemperateness

noun

1
as in excessiveness
a propensity for extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits a talk show that seems to select political pundits mostly for their exhibitionistic intemperateness

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2
as in alcoholism
habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants as far as the townspeople are concerned, the students at the local college seem to be far more noteworthy for their intemperateness than for their intellectualism

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  1. excessiveness
  2. alcoholism
  3. excess
Noun
  • This excessiveness can hinder critical knowledge building because of the sheer amount of information that can be accessed simultaneously at any time.
    — Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Definition of excessiveness
Noun
  • As for her own struggles with substance abuse, Sweetin has been candid about her efforts to get sober after years of battling meth and cocaine addiction, in addition to alcoholism.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
  • In the second season, we were introduced to Carmy and Mikey’s mother Donna (Jamie Lee Curtis), whose dysfunctions, including alcoholism, certainly helped create the family’s addiction to chaos.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of alcoholism
Noun
  • France’s reputation for red tape and bureaucratic excess very much applies to AC units.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Lift okra from egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off; dredge in cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to fully coat each piece.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Definition of excess
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“Intemperateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intemperateness. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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