intemperate

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, dem es an Mäßigung oder Selbstkontrolle fehlt, besonders in Bezug auf Alkohol, Emotionen oder Verhalten; auch für übermäßiges oder maßloses Verhalten.

Describes someone or something that lacks moderation or self-control, especially in relation to alcohol, emotions, or behavior.

1. Lacking self-controlC1formal

   Showing a lack of moderation or restraint, especially in behavior or emotions.

   Unbeherrscht

   • His intemperate remarks during the debate offended many listeners.
   • She regretted her intemperate outburst at the meeting.
   • The judge criticized the lawyer's intemperate language in court.

   Synonymedissoluteexcessiveimmoderateinordinatelicentiousprofligateself-indulgentuncontrolledunrestrainedwild

   Antonymeabstemiouscontrolledmoderaterestrainedsobertemperate

2. Excessive in drinkingC1formal

   Given to excessive indulgence in alcoholic beverages.

   Unmäßig im Trinken

   • He was known for his intemperate habits at parties.
   • The doctor warned him about the dangers of an intemperate lifestyle.
   • Intemperate drinking can lead to serious health problems.

   Synonymebibulousdrinkingimmoderateinebriateoverindulgent

   Antonymeabstemioussobertemperate