adjective
- lacking moderation or self-restraint; excessive
- drinking alcohol excessively; habitually drunk
- having or showing violent anger; harsh in speech or behavior
Examples
- His intemperate spending habits led to serious debt problems.
- The politician’s intemperate remarks caused a public outcry.
- She was known for her intemperate lifestyle and frequent parties.
- The judge criticized the lawyer’s intemperate language in court.
- His intemperate drinking cost him his job and family.
- The editorial contained intemperate attacks on the mayor’s policies.
- Her intemperate reaction to criticism surprised everyone.