Definitions
- Referring to a lack of self-control or restraint in one's behavior or actions. - Describing excessive indulgence in food, drink, or other pleasures. - Talking about a state of being immoderate or intemperate in one's habits or lifestyle.
- Referring to a lack of moderation or self-restraint in one's behavior or actions. - Describing excessive indulgence in food, drink, or other pleasures. - Talking about a state of being immoderate or intemperate in one's habits or lifestyle.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of self-control or restraint.
- 2Both words can refer to excessive indulgence in food, drink, or other pleasures.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a state of being immoderate or intemperate in one's habits or lifestyle.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Intemperance is a more commonly used term than distemperance in modern English.
- 2Connotation: Distemperance has a slightly more negative connotation than intemperance, as it is often associated with a lack of control leading to negative consequences.
- 3Formality: Distemperance is a more formal word than intemperance, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Distemperance and intemperance are synonyms that both describe a lack of self-control or restraint in one's behavior or actions, often resulting in excessive indulgence in food, drink, or other pleasures. However, distemperance is an archaic term with a slightly more negative connotation, while intemperance is a more modern and versatile term that can be used in various contexts.