Intemperance is a noun that refers to a lack of moderation or restraint.
The Latin word temperare (temp er ARE ay) means ‘to restrain.’ Our word of the day has been around since Middle English. By adding the prefix I-N, meaning ‘not,’ we get a word that means ‘not able to restrain.’ Here’s an example:
My intemperance with true crime shows has become a real problem lately. Because I can’t stop watching them all the time, I’m in danger of losing my job. I can’t get anything done at home with all that intrigue taking place on my TV Screen.
