untempered

• 指未经过缓和、削弱或调整到适当状态的；常用于比喻义，表示无节制、不受约束、放纵的。也可指（金属）未经回火的、未炼硬的。

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.

   未回火的

   • 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.

   同义词softunhardeneduntougheneduntreated

   反义词hardenedtempered

2. Not moderated or controlledC1formal

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

   无节制的

   • 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.

   同义词immoderateunbridleduncheckeduncontrolleduncurbedunfettereduninhibitedunmitigatedunrepressedunrestrained

   反义词balancedcontrolledmildmoderaterestrainedsoftenedtempered