Meanings
- uncountableThe quality of being intemperate.
Besides the intemperateness of the demand," went on the Dominican, "besides the fact that it is in the nature of an infringement on our prerogatives--" Padre Sibyla dared not go on, but looked at Simoun. "
1912, Jose Rizal, The Reign of Greed1 more example
She objected to Beauchamp's intemperateness and unsparingness, as if she was for conveying a sisterly warning to Cecilia; and that being off her mind, she added, smiling a little and colouring a little: 'We learn only from men what men are.'
1897, George Meredith, Beauchamp's Career, Complete
Synonyms & antonyms
nounexcess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Origin
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