Intemperate means "not well tempered "—in other words, not well mixed or balanced. The word comes from Latin intemperatus, a combination of in- and the verb temperare, meaning "to …

INTEMPERATE meaning: 1. showing anger or violence that is too extreme and not well controlled: 2. showing anger or…. Learn more.

Definition of intemperate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you describe someone's words as intemperate, you are critical of them because they are too forceful and uncontrolled.

Define intemperate. intemperate synonyms, intemperate pronunciation, intemperate translation, English dictionary definition of intemperate. adj. 1. Not temperate or moderate, especially in …

3 days ago · intemperate (third-person singular simple present intemperates, present participle intemperating, simple past and past participle intemperated) (obsolete, transitive) To put into …

Factsheet What does the adjective intemperate mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective intemperate. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation …

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 …

INTEMPERATE definition: given to or characterized by excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages. See examples of intemperate used in a sentence.

uncontrolled in one's drinking habits: his intemperate consumption of alcohol. uncontrolled in other habits: intemperate criticism. extreme in temperature, as climate: the intemperate climate of …