1
as in excessiveness
a propensity for extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits a short, unhappy life characterized chiefly by insobriety

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as in alcoholism
habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants her once-promising singing career was undermined by insobriety and emotional instability

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Recent Examples of insobriety Morel-Cruz stayed at the scene, where he was arrested after officers determined his insobriety with field tests. Taylor Deville, baltimoresun.com, 26 Oct. 2020
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Noun
  • The play is an alcoholism drama that explores the relationship between a newly sober 12-step programme attendee, Luka, played by Jack Lowden, with his sponsor and veteran of the program, James, played by Freeman.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Similar to her character, who battled with alcoholism and emotional issues, the Pennsylvania native's internal struggles slowly began surfacing publicly.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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  • There are two ways to go with your shades: larger-than-life, rock star excess—in which case L.A.-based Jacques Marie Mage are your choice, my favourites are the Admiral, far right ($1,075)—or subtle, sleek frames which perform their function quietly—for these, N.Y.C.’s Moscot are the answer.
    Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
  • His platform of law and order, free markets, tighter control of immigration, and pushing back on the left’s social excesses was the exact medicine that Canada needed.
    The Editors, National Review, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Insobriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insobriety. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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