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intemperate

[in-tem-per-it, -prit] / ɪnˈtɛm pər ɪt, -prɪt /
ADJECTIVE
drunken
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
excessive
Synonyms


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Only the accident of his intemperate sounding off, and then lack of self-knowledge to offer regrets, blew up the opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026

His intemperate public remarks sparked international outrage, creating crises his subordinates were forced to repair.

From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2026

Judge James Boasberg repeatedly clashed with justice department attorney Drew Ensign during a court hearing in Washington DC, saying he was not used to such "intemperate, disrespectful language" in government filings.

From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2025

As his critiques of Russia’s top military leaders grew more frequent and intemperate, he began to emerge as a public figure, insisting that his forces could do the job far better than the Russian regulars.

From New York Times ● Jun. 24, 2023

Although some on the executive sympathized with my remarks, no one could support the intemperate way that I had made them.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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