What are the opposite words for in-temperate?
Intemperate refers to a lack of control or restraint. Antonyms for intemperate include self-controlled, moderate, temperate, controlled, restrained, sober, and composed. These words indicate one's ability to manage their impulses, actions or indulgences, to maintain a level of moderation and balance. In contrast, intemperate behavior is characterized by excess and uncontrolled outbursts or behaviors that are harmful to oneself and others around them. By employing the antonyms of intemperate, one can strive to cultivate healthy habits and lifestyles based on balance, stability and self-restraint, while avoiding the negative impacts associated with their opposite.
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- severe
- violent
- fast
- hard
- extreme
- dissolute
- greedy
- inclement
- inflammatory
- inordinate
- overmuch
- rabid
-
rigorous
- careless,
- false,
- imprecise,
- improper,
- inaccurate,
- incorrect,
- lax,
- lenient,
- loose,
- negligent,
- tolerant,
- unsuitable,
- wrong,
- easy-going.
- rugged
-
undue
- appropriate,
- fair,
- fitting,
- just,
- proper,
- suitable,
- unprejudiced.
- bitter
- disorderly
- dissipated
- excessive
- immoderate
- insatiable
- lavish
- prodigal
- raucous
- shameful
- unreasonable
- unrestrained
- unruly
- wanton
Antonym of the day
getting way
- Antonyms:
- approve, begin, go.
