intemperate

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈtem-p(ə-)rət How to pronounce intemperate (audio)
Definition of intemperatenext
1
as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control intemperate anger that is so extreme that the man should be in therapy

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2
as in drunken
given to excessive use of alcoholic beverages a serious course in wine appreciation that does not welcome intemperate drinkers and party animals

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Recent Examples of intemperate Past statements or e-mails can be taken out of context, with dangerous results, so carefully phrase your statements in board meetings or in e-mails, — and avoid intemperate or sarcastic remarks. — Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026 Blaming heated and even intemperate words for the violent actions of madmen invites censorship and deflects responsibility from those who actually commit violent acts. — airmail.news, 20 July 2024 Edsall has developed a knack for soliciting revealing quotes from his sources, lulling them into a sense of false security only to tease out their most intemperate inner thoughts. — Noah Rothman, National Review, 3 Apr. 2024 In fact, his road to the presidency was marked, and in some ways helped, by his intemperate outbursts. — Andrew Downie, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Sep. 2022 See All Example Sentences for intemperate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intemperate
  1. rampant
  2. drunken
  3. uncontrolled
  4. unbridled
  5. runaway
Adjective
  • The data centers that power artificial intelligence are being built at a rampant pace, and are spurring resistance all over the country.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In at least one instance, a guard was convicted of rampant abuse over roughly a decade and sentenced to 224 years in prison.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of rampant
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  • Madness, and all thanks to the powers of drunken room service.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Newell accused the Record of illegally obtaining and leaking information about a drunken-driving incident, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of drunken
Adjective
  • The Carlisle airport is uncontrolled airport, meaning there is no air traffic control tower or controllers on site.
    — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • According to a news release, the project reduces the risk of an uncontrolled channel change caused by decades of erosion near the confluence of the Arkansas and White rivers.
    — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncontrolled
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  • The filmmakers sensitively tell this story of unbridled hope followed by despair.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Americans distrust unbridled power and will support Democrats simply to restore a check on the president.
    — Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of unbridled
Adjective
  • Social media video captured an unconventional pursuit in Los Angeles over the weekend, when a runaway pig led a wild chase through the streets of West Hollywood before it was finally captured.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities eventually contacted the owner, who responded by picking up the runaway reptile.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of runaway

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