Intemperate
(adjective)
- Excessive or lacking in self-control, especially in relation to alcohol or emotional behavior.
- Not moderate in behavior or language.
Origin:
This word comes from the latin word intemperatus, which means "not tempered", formed by in- meaning "not" and temperatus meaning "tempered".
Examples:
- His intemperate behavior at the party got him kicked out.
- Her intemperate reaction to the criticism was not well received.
- The intemperate weather caused damage to the crops.
- The intemperate driver was arrested for reckless driving.
- The intemperate response of the politician was criticized by the media.