Definitions
- Referring to excessive behavior or indulgence in something, often related to food, drink, or pleasure. - Describing a lack of self-control or moderation in one's actions or habits. - Talking about a tendency to go beyond reasonable limits or boundaries in pursuit of pleasure or satisfaction.
- Referring to excessive consumption or enjoyment of something, often related to food, drink, or pleasure. - Describing a lack of restraint or moderation in one's actions or habits. - Talking about a tendency to indulge excessively in something, leading to negative consequences or outcomes.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to excessive behavior or indulgence.
- 2Both words can be related to food, drink, or pleasure.
- 3Both words describe a lack of self-control or moderation.
- 4Both words can lead to negative consequences or outcomes.
- 5Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Untemperance is less commonly used than overindulgence.
- 2Intensity: Untemperance implies a more extreme lack of self-control than overindulgence.
- 3Scope: Untemperance can refer to a broader range of behaviors beyond just indulgence, while overindulgence is more specific.
- 4Formality: Untemperance is a more formal word than overindulgence.
- 5Connotation: Untemperance has a more negative and serious connotation than overindulgence.
Remember this!
Untemperance and overindulgence are synonyms that both describe excessive behavior or indulgence, often related to food, drink, or pleasure. However, untremperance is a more formal and less commonly used word that implies a more extreme lack of self-control than overindulgence. While overindulgence is more specific and has a less negative connotation.
