The word "intemperate" generally implies a lack of self control. An example of a sentence using the word "intemperate" would be "He is very intemperate when it comes to alcohol. "

Intemperate is an adjective.

It would not be fair to set Ray up with someone as wild and intemperate as Melanie.

General Grant was not an intemperate man.

Intemperate means to drink liquor.

To be intemperate is to lack self control. An example sentence would be: His intemperate behavior was making everyone uncomfortable.

Remorse for Intemperate Speech was created in 1931.