intemperate

in·tem·per·ate

adj \-p(ə-)rət\

Definition of INTEMPERATE

: not temperate <intemperate criticism>; especially : given to excessive use of intoxicating liquors

— in·tem·per·ate·ly adverb

— in·tem·per·ate·ness noun

Examples of INTEMPERATE

1. <intemperate anger that is so extreme that the man should be in therapy>
2. <a serious course in wine appreciation that does not welcome intemperate drinkers and party animals>

Origin of INTEMPERATE

Middle English intemperat, from Latin intemperatus, from in- + temperatus, past participle of temperare to temper

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to INTEMPERATE

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

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

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

Near Antonyms: moderate, tempered

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