1. the quality or state of lacking moderation or self-control, especially in eating, drinking, or behavior
Usage: uncountable noun; formal
2. extreme or violent behavior; harshness or severity in manner or speech
Usage: uncountable noun; formal

Examples

• The king's intemperateness in spending led to the kingdom's financial ruin.
• Her intemperateness when drinking caused problems at social gatherings.
• The general's intemperateness in his commands alienated many of his officers.
• Intemperateness in diet can lead to serious health problems.
• His intemperateness of language offended many people at the meeting.
• The intemperateness of the climate made farming difficult in that region.