distemperature
[ dis-tem-per-uh-cher ]
/ dɪsˈtɛm pər ə tʃər /
noun
a distempered or disordered condition; disturbance of health, mind, or temper.
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Words nearby distemperature
Dist. Atty., Dist. Ct., Di Stéfano, distelfink, distemper, distemperature, distemperoid, distend, distended, distensible, distensile
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Example sentences from the Web for distemperature
A slight incident occurred, however, which sprinkled a little patience on the heat of his distemperature.
The Antiquary, Complete|Sir Walter ScottBy this distemperature of weather much cattel perished, much corne vpon the ground was either destroyed, or greatly empaired.
Many and various were the conjectures of the guests, concerning a distemperature which seemed rather mental than corporeal.
The Pirate|Sir Walter ScottThen, in addition to these absolute weaknesses, come the disproportions of the body, the distemperature of various organs.
A Man's Value to Society|Newell Dwight Hillis