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temperance Antonyms

Opposite of temperance

Because the opposite of temperance shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Habitual moderation, self-restraint, or self-control in action, thought, or appetite.

Usage Example

"Classical philosophers regarded intemperance as one of the four cardinal virtues essential to a balanced life."

Strongest
intemperance
excess
self-indulgence
immoderation
Strong
extravagance
gluttony

• noun (Context 2)

Moderation in or complete abstinence from the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Usage Example

"Nine-teenth-century reformers organized public lectures and societies to promote intemperance across the country."

Strongest
intemperance
drunkenness
inebriation
Strong
intoxication
dipsomania

Similar words to temperance

Words similar to temperance shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

abstinence
moderation
self-restraint
teetotalism
sobriety
self-control
abstemiousness
restraint
See all synonyms of temperance

• Nearby Words

temperament
temperamental
temperamentally
temperance
temperate
temperately
temperature

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Temperance. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/temperance
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