overindulgence

Thân thiện

The child's overindulgence was evident in the mountain of toys.

Definition

Noun: 1. Excessive indulgence: The act of allowing oneself or another to have too much of something desired, especially to a degree that is considered harmful or lacking in restraint.

Usage

• Overindulgence is an uncountable noun that describes a state or a habitual action.
• It is often used with the prepositions in or of (e.g., overindulgence food; overindulgence a child's whims).
• It typically carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of self-control or discipline.

Examples

• His health problems were a direct result of years of overindulgence in rich foods and alcohol.
• The therapist warned against the overindulgence of the patient's every demand.
• Holiday seasons often lead to overindulgence.

Advanced Usage

• "To be guilty of overindulgence": A common phrase acknowledging one's own excessive behavior.
  • I must admit I was guilty of overindulgence at the buffet last night.
• Used in formal or academic contexts to discuss psychological, social, or health-related issues stemming from excess.

Variants and Related Words

• Overindulge (verb): To indulge in something to excess.
  • It's easy to overindulge during the holidays.
• Overindulgent (adjective): Excessively indulgent.
  • Overindulgent parents can hinder a child's development.

Synonyms

• Excess
• Intemperance
• Immoderation
• Gluttony (specifically regarding food/drink)

Antonyms

• Abstinence
• Moderation
• Restraint
• Temperance

Idioms and Phrases

• A life of overindulgence: Describes a lifestyle characterized by constant excess.
  • He lived a life of overindulgence and paid the price with his health.

Học thuật

Noun

1. excessive indulgence
   • the child was spoiled by overindulgence

Từ đồng nghĩa

• excess