untempered

• Descreve algo que não foi moderado, suavizado ou temperado; usado literalmente para metais sem têmpera e metaforicamente para pessoas ou ações sem contenção, descontroladas ou excessivas.

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.

   Não temperado

   • 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.

   Sinônimossoftunhardeneduntougheneduntreated

   Antônimoshardenedtempered

2. Not moderated or controlledC1formal

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

   Não moderado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosimmoderateunbridleduncheckeduncontrolleduncurbedunfettereduninhibitedunmitigatedunrepressedunrestrained

   Antônimosbalancedcontrolledmildmoderaterestrainedsoftenedtempered