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Intemperate

usgb/ɪnˈtempərət/Volume
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Often NegativePlay
Intemperate usually describes harmful behaviors or habits. SlideHis intemperate spending led to financial trouble.
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Moral JudgmentPlay
Using 'intemperate' can imply a moral judgment of someone's actions. SlideThe judge criticized the intemperate conduct of the accused.
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Conveys ExcessPlay
The word emphasizes going beyond reasonable limits, often socially. SlideHis intemperate language during the debate shocked the audience.