intemperate

intemperate

adjective

Definition of INTEMPERATE

1

showing no signs of being under control <intemperate anger that is so extreme that the man should be in therapy>

Synonyms abandoned, intemperate, raw, runaway, unbounded, unbridled, unchecked, uncontrolled, unhampered, unhindered, unrestrained

Related Words uncontrollable, ungovernable; barbaric, hog wild, riotous, uninhibited, wild

Near Antonyms moderate, tempered

Antonyms bridled, checked, constrained, controlled, curbed, governed, hampered, hindered, restrained, temperate

2

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

Synonyms bibulous, drunken, intemperate, sottish

Related Words debauched, dissipated, dissolute; drunk, high, inebriated, intoxicated, loaded [slang], soused, tipsy

Near Antonyms clearheaded, sober, straight; abstemious, abstinent, teetotal

Antonyms temperate