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- Dictionaryintemperate/ɪnˈtɛmp(ə)rət/
adjective
- 1. having or showing a lack of self-control; immoderate: "intemperate outbursts concerning global conspiracies"
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INTEMPERATE definition: 1. showing anger or violence that is too extreme and not well controlled: 2. showing anger or…. Learn more.
The meaning of INTEMPERATE is not temperate; especially : given to excessive use of intoxicating liquors. How to use intemperate in a sentence. Did you know?
Definition of intemperate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
INTEMPERATE meaning: 1. showing anger or violence that is too extreme and not well controlled: 2. showing anger or…. Learn more.
Being intemperate is all about avoiding moderation. Intemperate is a combination of the prefix in- meaning "not" and the Latin temperantia meaning "moderation." When you are intemperate, you are not doing things in moderation; you lack self-control.
Intemperate definition: given to or characterized by excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages.. See examples of INTEMPERATE used in a sentence.
adjective. If you describe someone's words as intemperate, you are critical of them because they are too forceful and uncontrolled. [formal, disapproval] The tone of the article is intemperate. Synonyms: excessive, extreme, over the top [slang], wild More Synonyms of intemperate. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.