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, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for intemperate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intemperate
  1. rampant
  2. drunken
  3. uncontrolled
  4. unbridled
  5. runaway
Adjective
  • In fact, the recent regulations from the Treasury Department do little to hide the exclusion and theft rampant in the program.
    — Denise Forte, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 2026
  • At the same time, Sanaa sympathized with the police, who were far outnumbered by vandals, many of them young men from France’s poorest suburbs, where youth unemployment is rampant.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of rampant
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  • The drunken Ken spends his time on such things as warbling a karaoke version of a 4 Non Blondes song while an unkempt Ryu is a purveyor of ramen so bad even a stray cat won’t eat it.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The film features drunken sing-alongs and dancing with abandon in the family kitchen.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of drunken
Adjective
  • Weapons, on the other hand, need a much higher concentration—90 percent—to spark an uncontrolled reaction.
    — Nick Bockelman, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Causes may include uncontrolled high blood pressure, trauma from a fall or accident, or overtreatment of blood thinners.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of uncontrolled
Adjective
  • Trump has staked his political capital on the AI industry’s success, saying its unbridled development is key to winning the AI race against China.
    — Garance Burke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Duncombe’s friends remember her sunny spirit, boisterous and infectious laugh, unbridled optimism and passion for new experiences.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of unbridled
Adjective
  • The latest push to end the practice began in June after an 18-year-old Indian tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died after jumping from a runaway carriage.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Arlington Heights capitalized on a Trimble Tech turnover moments later when quarterback Drake Morton found the end zone, capping the scoring and sealing the runaway victory.
    — Aliza Acuna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of runaway

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“Intemperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intemperate. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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