intemperate
lacking moderation or self-restraint; excessive
Word origin: From Latin temperare, to moderate or mix in proportion.
Intemperate in a sentence
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His intemperate outburst at the meeting cost him the promotion.
His intemperate response to the mild criticism cost him the support of several colleagues.
Using “intemperate” well
Intemperate describes a lack of moderation or self-restraint, whether in conduct, speech, or appetite, and it contrasts with temperate and moderate.
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