(ˈ)in, ən+ adjective
Etymology: Middle English intemperat, from Latin intemperatus, from in- in- (I) + temperatus temperate — more at temperate
: not temperate: as
a. : immoderate in satisfying an appetite or passion ; specifically : given to excessive use of intoxicating liquors
an intemperate drinker
b. : lacking temperance or moderation : excessive , inordinate , immoderate , violent
intemperate language
intemperate zeal
intemperate attacks
c. : not mild : extreme , inclement , severe
intemperate weather
an intemperate zone
• in·tem·per·ate·ly adverb
• in·tem·per·ate·ness noun