untemper in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

To untemper means to lessen or moderate an emotion or feeling, such as optimism or excitement.

The harsh conditions of the winter seemed to untemper his usual optimism.
She tried to untemper her excitement, knowing the surprise had to remain a secret for a little longer.
The unexpected criticism served to untemper his confidence just before the presentation.
To untemper her anger, she took a few deep breaths and counted to ten.
His calm demeanor helped to untemper the heated debate among the group.