Noun: intemperateness in'tem-pu-rut-nus
- Excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
"His intemperateness at the feast was embarrassing to watch";
- intemperance, self-indulgence
- Consumption of alcoholic drinks
"The city's intemperateness during festivals was a concern for local authorities";
- intemperance
Type of: indulgence, vice