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.
[1605–15]
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insobriety

the opposite of sobriety; inebriation.
See also: Alcohol
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.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

noun
The condition of being intoxicated with alcoholic liquor:
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