distemperature

American  

[dis-tem-per-uh-cher] / dɪsˈtɛm pər ə tʃər /

noun

1. a distempered or disordered condition; disturbance of health, mind, or temper.

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Etymology

Origin of distemperature

1525–35; obsolete distemperate ( dis- ¹ + temperate ) + -ure

Example Sentences

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distemperature

Then, in addition to these absolute weaknesses, come the disproportions of the body, the distemperature of various organs.

From A Man's Value to Society Studies in Self Culture and Character by Hillis, Newell Dwight

How bloodily the Sun begins to peer Above yon busky hill! the day looks pale At his distemperature.

From King Henry IV, Part 1 by Shakespeare, William

Not now, my son," said the Sub-Prior, "not in this distemperature of mind.

From The Monastery by Scott, Walter, Sir

Were I assur'd my hart should have release Of secret torment and distemperature, I would reveale it to you specially Whom I have found my faithfull favorite.

From A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 4 by Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry)

Can it be so, my son, that thou art brought By mad distemperature against thy sire, On hearing of the irrevocable doom Passed on thy promised bride?

From The Seven Plays in English Verse by Sophocles