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Intemperate

usgb/ɪnˈtempərət/Volume
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Often Negative

Intemperate usually describes harmful behaviors or habits.

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His intemperate spending led to financial trouble.
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Moral Judgment

Using 'intemperate' can imply a moral judgment of someone's actions.

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The judge criticized the intemperate conduct of the accused.
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Conveys Excess

The word emphasizes going beyond reasonable limits, often socially.

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His intemperate language during the debate shocked the audience.
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DissoluteExcessiveExtravagantImmoderateInordinateProfligateRestrainUncontrolled
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