temperament
Example Sentences
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Debutant opener Emilio Gay looked to have the temperament for Test cricket and his second-innings 57 was the highest individual score of the match.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Middleton’s many endorsers reject that argument, saying he has the temperament and executive leadership know-how needed to run the agency.
From Salon • May 23, 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
I presume that the sanguine temperament itself and the disturbing influence end in a mentally-accomplished finish; a possibly dangerous man, probably dangerous if unselfish.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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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