intemperans: incontinens [SYN. in MODERATE]. (Cic. uses intemperans = without due control over one’s temper, etc.; also, intemperans in aliqua re; e.g., in alicujus rei cupiditate): avidus et intemperans (e.g., animus, Liv., unrestrained, eager for the accomplishment of its desires): immoderatus (not kept within proper bounds; of persons or things): A very intemperate person, homo profundae atque intempestivae gulae: to assail anybody with intemperate abuses, intemperantius invehi in aliquem: intemperate in language, immodicus linguae (Liv., immodicus, not Cic., or Caes.); intemperans linguae (Tac.). Vid: IMMODERATE and (for “intemperate zeal,” etc.) EXCESSIVE.