Intemperate

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈtɛmpərət/

Intemperate (adjective)

  1. showing a lack of control, especially with drinking or emotions.
  2. describing weather that is very severe or extreme.

Examples

  • His intemperate remarks caused a lot of tension.
  • She regretted her intemperate actions at the meeting.

Common collocations: intemperate behavior, intemperate language, intemperate outburst, intemperate climate, intemperate conditions

Synonyms of Intemperate

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Intemperate

  • describing moderate behavior