intemperate

 
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛmp(ə)rət/

adjective

  • having or showing a lack of self-control; immoderate: intemperate outbursts concerning global conspiracies
  • given to or characterized by excessive indulgence, especially in alcohol: an intemperate social occasion

Derivatives

intemperately

adverb

intemperateness

noun

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'inclement'): from Latin intemperatus, from in- 'not' + temperatus (see temperate)