Synonyms for
Temperament
Definition
The combination of mental, physical, and emotional traits of a person that create their personality.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- even temperament
- calm temperament
- fiery temperament
- good temperament
- bad temperament
- child's temperament
- animal's temperament
- nervous temperament
Word family
noun temperament
adjective temperamental
Usage note
Temperament refers to a person's or animal's inherent nature or disposition, especially as it affects their behavior. It is often used to describe a relatively stable set of emotional and behavioral characteristics.
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Example sentences
- Her temperament is such that she gets easily frustrated.
- The child's temperament was lively and outgoing.
- His temperament changed after he started taking medication.
- A person's temperament can affect their relationships with others.
- The dog's temperament was very aggressive and he needed to be trained.
Quotes
Temperament is the primary requisite for the critic - a temperament exquisitely susceptible to beauty.
Temperament is the thermometer of sincerity.
Temperament is the only thing you can't get rid of by losing it.