intemperate

• Qualifie une personne ou un comportement qui manque de modération ou de retenue, notamment dans la consommation d'alcool, les émotions ou la conduite ; excessif ou démesuré.

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.

   Intempérant (manque de retenue)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdissoluteexcessiveimmoderateinordinatelicentiousprofligateself-indulgentuncontrolledunrestrainedwild

   Antonymesabstemiouscontrolledmoderaterestrainedsobertemperate

2. Excessive in drinkingC1formal

   Given to excessive indulgence in alcoholic beverages.

   Adonné à la boisson

   • 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.

   Synonymesbibulousdrinkingimmoderateinebriateoverindulgent

   Antonymesabstemioussobertemperate