temperament
Example Sentences
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Her temperament rubs off on Jeff, who tells other passengers and pilots that his mother is traveling to California for a big movie role.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Crowe’s temperament, blunt demeanor and distaste for certain aspects of “celebrity” have long been fodder for news coverage.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Other key attributes are a love of play, confidence and a gentle temperament towards fellow animals is crucial.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
This faith that you can change and improve your circumstances—it has a powerful effect on a country’s temperament.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Equal temperament has a clear scientific/mathematical basis, is very straightforward, does not require retuning for key changes, and is unquestioningly accepted by most people.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Vocabulary lists containing temperament
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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"The Mixer," Vocabulary from the short story
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Vocabulary from the First Presidential Debate: September 26, 2016
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