1. a disturbed or disordered state of mind or body; lack of composure or balance
Usage: archaic or literary
2. an abnormal or unsuitable temperature; excessive heat or cold
Usage: archaic or rare

Examples

• The king's distemperature was evident in his erratic decisions.
• Her emotional distemperature made it difficult for her to focus on her studies.
• The distemperature of the climate affected the harvest.
• He struggled with a distemperature of spirit after the loss.
• The physician attributed his illness to a distemperature of the humors.