untempered

• Qualifie ce qui n'a pas été tempéré, adouci, atténué ou ramené à un état approprié ; s'emploie souvent de manière métaphorique pour désigner ce qui est débridé, excessif ou non maîtrisé.

Describes something that has not been moderated, softened, or brought to a proper condition; often used metaphorically to mean unrestrained or unmitigated.

1. Not hardened or treatedC1formal

   Describes a material, especially metal or glass, that has not been subjected to a process to increase its strength or durability.

   non trempé / non durci

   • The blade was made of untempered steel and quickly dulled.
   • Untempered glass is more prone to shattering.
   • The blacksmith worked with untempered iron, which was too soft for the tool.

   Synonymessoftunhardeneduntougheneduntreated

   Antonymeshardenedtempered

2. Not moderated or controlledC1formal

   Describes emotions, actions, or qualities that are not restrained, balanced, or softened.

   non modéré, non maîtrisé

   • His untempered anger led to a regrettable outburst.
   • The critic's untempered review was harsh and unfair.
   • Untempered enthusiasm can sometimes lead to poor decisions.

   Synonymesimmoderateunbridleduncheckeduncontrolleduncurbedunfettereduninhibitedunmitigatedunrepressedunrestrained

   Antonymesbalancedcontrolledmildmoderaterestrainedsoftenedtempered