Synonyms for
Temper
Definition
a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm
Synonyms & similar words
toughness
humor
harden
pettishness
pique
chasten
irritation
peevishness
surliness
season
mollify
normalize
mood
biliousness
irritability
humour
snappishness
moderate
anneal
mood
disposition
attitude
behavior
demeanor
character
nature
temperament
spirit
calmness
patience
self-control
moderate
adjust
soften
restrain
control
balance
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- lose temper
- control temper
- quick temper
- bad temper
- good temper
- fly into a temper
- keep one's temper
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'temper' often implies making something less extreme or severe. As a noun, it refers to a person's state of mind, especially in terms of their emotional excitability.
Example sentences
- Her temper flared when she saw that someone had taken her favorite toy.
- He tried to temper his disappointment when he didn't get the job he wanted.
- She took a deep breath to calm her temper.
- He has a sunny temper and is always happy.
- The chef needed to temper the spices in the dish to make it less spicy.
Quotes
The best remedy for a short temper is a long walk.
A bad temper is a luxury one can ill afford.
Anger is often more hurtful than the injury that caused it.