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intemperate adjective [ ɪnˈtɛmp(ə)rət ]

• having or showing a lack of self-control; immoderate.
• "intemperate outbursts concerning global conspiracies"
Similar: immoderate, excessive, undue, inordinate, unreasonable, unjustified, unwarranted, uncalled for, extreme, unrestrained, unrestricted, uncontrolled, unbridled, uncurbed, self-indulgent, overindulgent, extravagant, lavish, prodigal, profligate, imprudent, reckless, wild, outrageous, egregious, dissolute, debauched, wanton, dissipated, dissipative,
Opposite: moderate,
Origin: late Middle English (in the sense ‘inclement’): from Latin intemperatus, from in- ‘not’ + temperatus (see temperate).


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