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intemperateshowing a lack of self-control; immoderate

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: showing a lack of self-control; immoderate

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtɛmpərɪt/

Korean meaning: 절제력이 없는, 무절제한

Korean pronunciation: 인**템**퍼릿

Example Sentences

  • The boss's intemperate reaction to the minor mistake shocked the entire office.
  • His intemperate love for pizza resulted in eating five slices for breakfast.
  • The politician's intemperate comments about his opponents cost him the election.

intemperate

ADJECTIVE

//ɪnˈtɛmpərɪt//

showing a lack of self-control; immoderate

intemperate concept
💡 Concept

a heavy-set man sits surrounded by towering plates of food, frantically shoving multiple items into his mouth at once. Food crumbs and sauce stains cover his shirt as he reaches for even more dishes with both hands. The table around him overflows with empty plates, spilled drinks, and scattered napkins from his excessive eating. Other diners at nearby tables stare in shock and disgust at his uncontrolled behavior. Restaurant staff look concerned as they watch the mess growing around his table. A waiter hesitates nearby, unsure whether to approach the chaotic scene. complete lack of self-control and immoderate behavior

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈtɛmpərɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Roottemper
Suffix--ate

Origin

From Latin intemperatus, meaning 'not mixed in due proportion' or 'immoderate.' Originally used to describe harsh, extreme weather conditions before extending to describe excessive human behavior.

🎵Rhyme

temperatemoderateelaborate
temperate
moderate
elaborate

🔗Collocations

intemperate drinking
intemperate language
intemperate behavior
intemperate outburst
intemperate climate
intemperate criticism

📝Examples

The boss's intemperate reaction to the minor mistake shocked the entire office.

😄 Fun example

His intemperate love for pizza resulted in eating five slices for breakfast.

The politician's intemperate comments about his opponents cost him the election.

😄 Fun example

She showed intemperate enthusiasm for online shopping, buying seventeen pairs of shoes in one day.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

immoderateexcessiveunrestraineduncontrolledextreme

Antonyms

temperatemoderaterestrained

Related

temperanceself-controlmoderationrestraint

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