intemperate

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They can start with the easy stuff, the often intemperate and poorly researched opposition to everything he does.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

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

She apologised around an hour later, saying her language had been "intemperate".

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2023

Back on earth, the violinist transformed into a still ecstatic but now intemperate rocker in the electrifying last movement.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2021

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