insobriety
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in·so·bri·e·ty
(ĭn′sə-brī′ĭ-tē)n.
Lack of sobriety; intemperance, especially in drinking.
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insobriety
(ˌɪnsəʊˈbraɪɪtɪ)n
lack of sobriety; intemperance
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in•so•bri•e•ty
(ˌɪn səˈbraɪ ɪ ti)n.
lack of sobriety or moderation; intemperance; drunkenness.
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insobriety
the opposite of sobriety; inebriation.
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Noun | 1. | insobriety - a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol temporary state - a state that continues for a limited time grogginess - a dazed and staggering state caused by alcohol sottishness - stupefaction from drink |
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insobriety
nounThe condition of being intoxicated with alcoholic liquor:
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