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distempered

/dɪsˈtɛmpəd/
Meanings

  • A term used in the context of art and literature to describe a state of agitation or unrest.

    - "The distempered artist could not find peace until he finished his masterpiece."
    - "In the novel, the protagonist's distempered state of mind leads him to make a series of disastrous decisions."
Synonyms

diseased
Rhymes
Words rhyming with distempered
behaved , craved , saved , raved , javed , caved , graved , slaved , craved , brave , maved , graved , stayed , played , made , weighed , weigh , sway , swayed , swaying , slay , slain , slaying , stay , stayed , staying
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Distempered (en) : A state of agitation or unrest.

  2. Distempered (en) : A type of disease affecting dogs, characterized by fever, loss of appetite, and sometimes convulsions.

  3. Distempered (en) : A state of being displeased or annoyed.

  4. Distempered (en) : A term used in the context of music to describe a piece of music that is intended to express a state of agitation or unrest.

Variants
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distemper , distempered , distempering , distempers
Forms
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{"term"=>"distempered", "description"=>"The base form of the word 'distempered', which is used to describe a state of agitation or unrest."}

Etymology
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The term 'distempered' originated from the Old French word 'des-tempere', which means 'out of temper' or 'agitated'. Over time, the term has been adopted into English and has come to be used more broadly to describe a state of unrest or agitation in general.

Trivia
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  1. {"question"=>"Which famous artist is known for his distempered paintings?", "answer"=>"Vincent van Gogh is known for his distempered paintings. Although he is more famous for his oil paintings, van Gogh experimented with various mediums throughout his career, including distemper. Some of his most iconic distempered paintings include 'The Bedroom' and 'The Starry Night'."}

Related Concepts
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  1. agitation: A state of emotional excitement or restlessness, which is often characterized by a sense of anxiety or unease.

  2. unrest: A state of discontent or dissatisfaction, which is often characterized by a sense of restlessness or agitation.

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