insobriety

in·so·bri·e·ty

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-suh-brahy-i-tee]
- /ˌɪn səˈbraɪ ɪ ti/
- /ˌɪn.səʊ.ˈbraɪə.tɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-suh-brahy-i-tee]
- /ˌɪn səˈbraɪ ɪ ti/

Definitions of insobriety word

noun insobriety lack of sobriety or moderation; intemperance; drunkenness. 1
noun insobriety Drunkenness. 1
noun insobriety drunkenness 1
noun insobriety lack of sobriety; intemperance 0
noun insobriety lack of sobriety; intemperance, esp. in drinking 0
noun insobriety (humorous or humorous) The state of being drunk; a lack of sobriety. 0

See all 6 definitions of insobriety

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Origin of insobriety

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1605-15; in-3 + sobriety

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Parts of speech for Insobriety

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Insobriety

insobriety popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

insobriety usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for insobriety

noun insobriety

tipsy — slightly intoxicated or drunk.
crapulence — sickness caused by excess in drinking or eating
inebriation — to make drunk; intoxicate.
inebriety — drunkenness; intoxication.
intemperance — excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages.

All 10 Synonyms of insobriety