in·tem·per·ate 
/ɪnˈtɛmpərət/ adjective
/ɪnˈtɛmpərət/ adjective [more intemperate; most intemperate] formal : not temperate: such as a : having extreme conditions
▪ an intemperate [=extremely hot/cold] climate/zone ▪ intemperate [=severe, stormy] weather
b : having or showing a lack of emotional calmness or control
▪ He wrote an intemperate [=angry] letter to his congresswoman. ▪ an intemperate discussion
c old-fashioned : often drinking too much alcohol
▪ an intemperate drinker
▪ an intemperate [=extremely hot/cold] climate/zone ▪ intemperate [=severe, stormy] weather
b : having or showing a lack of emotional calmness or control
▪ He wrote an intemperate [=angry] letter to his congresswoman. ▪ an intemperate discussion
c old-fashioned : often drinking too much alcohol
▪ an intemperate drinker
— in·tem·per·ance /ɪnˈtɛmpərəns/ noun [noncount]
▪ He later regretted the intemperance of his words. ▪ the intemperance of the weather
/ɪnˈtɛmpərəns/ noun [noncount] ▪ He later regretted the intemperance of his words. ▪ the intemperance of the weather
