untempered — not moderated or softened; harsh, extreme, or uncontrolled
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not moderated or softened; harsh, extreme, or uncontrolled
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈtempərd/
Korean meaning: 완화되지 않은, 절제되지 않은, 극단적인
Korean pronunciation: 언**템**퍼드
Example Sentences
- The chef's untempered ego made him impossible to work with in the kitchen.
- Like untempered chocolate, his mood would crack under the slightest pressure.
- Her untempered honesty often left people speechless at dinner parties.
untempered
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈtempərd//
not moderated or softened; harsh, extreme, or uncontrolled
an enraged chef violently throws pots and pans across the kitchen while screaming at his staff. His face is red with fury as he waves a wooden spoon aggressively in the air. The kitchen staff cowers behind counters as dishes crash to the floor around them. Broken plates and spilled food scatter everywhere from his explosive outburst. Other cooks duck and flinch as more cookware flies past their heads. behavior that is not moderated or softened, completely harsh and uncontrolled
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Origin
From 14th century English, combining 'un-' (not) with 'tempered' (moderated or hardened through heating and cooling). Originally a metalworking term that expanded to describe uncontrolled character or behavior.
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“The chef's untempered ego made him impossible to work with in the kitchen.”
“Like untempered chocolate, his mood would crack under the slightest pressure.”
“Her untempered honesty often left people speechless at dinner parties.”
“The untempered blade shattered at the first strike.”
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