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immoderation

[/ˌɪm.əd.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/]
nounfemininepl: immoderations
falta de moderação
1. lack of moderation; excess; failure to observe reasonable limits
His immoderation in eating led to serious health problems.
Sua falta de moderação ao comer causou sérios problemas de saúde.
2. intemperance; unrestrainedness in behavior or speech
The immoderation of her remarks offended many guests.
A falta de moderação de seus comentários ofendeu muitos convidados.
Synonyms
excessintemperanceextravaganceunrestraintoverindulgenceexcessiveness
Antonyms
moderationrestrainttemperancesobrietymeasure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falta de moderação
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
excesso
alternative informal usage
São Paulo
falta de moderação
formal and standard usage
Portugal
falta de temperança
more formal, archaic alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

going overboard
excessive behavior
lack of self-control
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