insobriety

/ɪnsɒbriˈɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The state of being intoxicated or drunk, or the state of being drunk frequently or habitually.

“The government launched an anti-insobriety campaign to reduce drunk driving.”

2. noun

A state of being inebriated or intoxicated, often resulting in loss of judgment or control.

“The court took into account the defendant’s history of insobriety when sentencing her.”

Synonyms

  • drunkenness
  • intoxication

Antonyms

  • sobriety