# tempered vs tempted

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### tempered
*adjective · frequency rank #14,438*
Having a specified disposition or temper.

### tempted
*verb · IPA /ˈtɛmptɪd/ · frequency rank #8,870*
simple past and past participle of tempt

## Source
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