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tempered

tempered

1 5.6
Made less strong by adding something that balances it
  • adjective
  • /ˈtɛmpərd/
translation icon : moderado
  • But excuse me, any relief for policy makers was tempered by a slight rebound in core consumer price growth.

And so, but it isn't tempered by truth.

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Examples

  • And so, but it isn't tempered by truth.

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  • LET'S JUST SAY I'VE ADOPTED AN ATTITUDE OF TEMPERED OPTIMISM.

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  • Let CHERI Honkala be the REVOLUTIONARY HEART OF AMERICA, while Jill Stein is the TEMPERED BRAIN.

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  • His enthusiasm for the project was tempered by concerns about the budget.

  • The team's tempered approach to the challenge allowed them to find a balanced solution.

  • While she was excited to start her new job, her expectations were tempered by past experiences.

Synonyms

mild
vstempered
107 1.0

Something like pain and criticism that is not very strong or serious

is moderation by adding an opposite element, not merely mildness
balanced
vstempered
101 1.0

Having different parts in the right amounts so the whole is fair and steady

is moderation through adding an opposite element rather than general balance
attenuated
vstempered
1 7.2

Made weaker or less strong

is moderation by adding an opposing element, not only weakening
counterbalanced
vstempered
5.6

An equal weight or push the other way keeps it steady

is moderated by adding a countering element rather than just reduced
softened
vstempered
3.3

Made less strong, harsh, or loud

is moderated by adding an opposite element rather than mere reduction

Antonyms

extreme
877 3.6

Very far away in place or in degree

untempered
8.4

Very strong and not held back

Compounds

hot-tempered
5 5.1

Quick to become angry

How Tempered

balanced
101 1.0
tempered
1 5.6
strong
∞ 1.0
severe
520 3.5
extreme
877 3.6

Surface Forms

tempered positive

Morphology

tempered = temper (transparent) = temper + ed

The adjective is the regular past-participle/adjectival form of the verb 'temper' meaning 'to moderate', so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Tempered comes from the old Latin word temperare, which meant 'to mix in the right measure' and is the same root as temperature. So to temper something is to balance it—making it less extreme by adding a calm or opposite element.