Synonyms of intemperate

intemperate

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈtem-p(ə-)rət 

1

as in rampant

showing no signs of being under control

intemperate anger that is so extreme that the man should be in therapy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rampant
• uncontrolled
• unbridled
• runaway
• unrestrained
• unbounded
• unchecked
• unhindered
• raw
• unhampered
• abandoned
• uncontrollable
• ungovernable
• uninhibited
• riotous
• barbaric
• wild
• hog wild

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• controlled
• temperate
• restrained
• checked
• hampered
• hindered
• constrained
• governed
• moderate
• tempered
• bridled
• curbed

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drunken
• drunk
• bibulous
• dissolute
• crapulous
• debauched
• sottish
• dissipated
• intoxicated
• inebriated
• high
• tipsy
• loaded
• soused

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• temperate
• sober
• straight
• abstemious
• abstinent
• clearheaded
• teetotal

Example Sentences

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

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