"Teetotaller" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Teetotaller" Meaning

A person who abstains completely from drinking alcoholic beverages, especially as a principle or as a pledge to oneself.

"Teetotaller" Examples

Here are 5 usage examples of the word "teetotaller":

Example 1: The Great Expectations

In the 19th century novel "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens, the main character is a convert to the sobriety lifestyle. Mr. Wemmick, a clerk at the law offices of Jaggers & Wemmick, narrates that

"The boy's "great expectations" had failed to alter his resolve, "I am a Teetotaller—a temperance man," he says, with a little self-consciousness."

Example 2: Modern-day applications

A. Modern Language: "My sister is a teetotaller, she doesn't drink any alcoholic beverages."

In this example, her ideology is based on avoiding any substances that affect her mental and physical health. Her friends from work come to admire her lifestyle choices.

B. Motivation: After visiting his family and friends affected by substance addiction, Tom decided to become a teetotaller to inspire others.

C. MOTIVATING HIS FAMILY: Joining a family fitness program helped Mrs. Young and her husband live what they preach to others; being a teetotaller.

Example 3: Temperance Movement

A temperance movement is underway to combat substance abuse among teens.

The goal is to create awareness and educate the youth about the risks of underage drinking and to encourage them to become teetotallers.

The success was seen asa significant breakthrough in effectively educating about bad effects health and interlectual degradation.

In the store outside the school, students post depressing images and encouraging speeches to nudge others to take a " Sobriety pledge" and become teetotallers like they are.