immoderation

[ ih-mod-uh-rey-shuhn ]

/ ɪˌmɒd əˈreɪ ʃən /

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noun

lack of moderation.

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Origin of immoderation

First recorded in 1535–45, immoderation is from the Latin word immoderātiōn- (stem of immoderātiō). See im-², moderation

Words nearby immoderation

immobilism, immobility, immobilize, immoderacy, immoderate, immoderation, immodest, Immokalee, immolate, immolation, immoral

How to use immoderation in a sentence

On the contrary, I am a man of vehement disposition, with violent enthusiasms, and extreme immoderation in all my passions.
Perspective-changing experiences, good or bad, can lead to richer lives|Sujata Gupta|September 1, 2021|Science News
This immoderation of her clothes, the fright she was in—so nervous at first that she could hardly stand—became her very ill.
The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay|Maurice Hewlett
But here it was done everywhere and at all hours and in all degrees of immoderation and vulgarity.
Children of the Market Place|Edgar Lee Masters
In addition to the immoderation characterizing our life, how much have the fruits themselves lost in excellence?
Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II|Martin Luther

I am making strenuous efforts to speak with immoderation of an "infallible institution."
The Story of Joan of Arc|M. M. Mangasarian
Just eating him alone was eating pickled oysters in immoderation.
The Idiot at Home|John Kendrick Bangs

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