Intemperate

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

Definitions of intemperate

adjective excessive or immoderate in behavior or speech

Example Sentences

A1 He is intemperate in his spending, always buying things he doesn't need.

A2 Her intemperate outbursts often lead to arguments with her friends.

B1 The intemperate weather made it difficult to enjoy our outdoor picnic.

B2 The intemperate comments from the politician caused a stir in the media.

C1 His intemperate behavior at the party resulted in him being asked to leave.

C2 The CEO's intemperate decisions led to a significant loss in profits for the company.

Examples of intemperate in a Sentence

formal The intemperate weather made it difficult to travel safely.

informal His intemperate behavior at the party caused quite a scene.

slang She's known for her intemperate outbursts when she's upset.

figurative The intemperate growth of the city was causing strain on the infrastructure.

Grammatical Forms of intemperate

• past tense: intemperated
• plural: intemperates
• comparative: more intemperate
• superlative: most intemperate
• present tense: intemperates
• future tense: will intemperate
• perfect tense: has intemperated
• continuous tense: is intemperating
• singular: intemperate
• positive degree: intemperate
• infinitive: to intemperate
• gerund: intemperating
• participle: intemperating

Origin and Evolution of intemperate

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intemperate' originated from the Latin word 'intemperatus', which means 'not moderate' or 'excessive'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intemperate' has come to be used to describe someone who lacks self-control or indulges in excessive behavior, particularly related to food, drink, or emotions.