intemperate
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Only the accident of his intemperate sounding off, and then lack of self-knowledge to offer regrets, blew up the opportunity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
His intemperate public remarks sparked international outrage, creating crises his subordinates were forced to repair.
From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2026
Following the publication of a report by an independent panel, which found he breached Parliament's bullying and harassment policy, he said he accepted he had used "intemperate and inappropriate language"
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2023
As his critiques of Russia’s top military leaders grew more frequent and intemperate, he began to emerge as a public figure, insisting that his forces could do the job far better than the Russian regulars.
From New York Times ● Jun. 24, 2023
In intemperate language, he questioned whether the ANC was honorable enough to abide by any agreements it signed.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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