temperament

[tem-per-uh-muhnt, -pruh-muhnt, -per-muhnt] / ˈtɛm pər ə mənt, -prə mənt, -pər mənt /

NOUN

disposition, personality

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attitude ego humor idiosyncrasy inclination individuality intellect mentality mettle mood nature outlook quality spirit tendency

STRONG

bent capacity cast character constitution distinctiveness emotions individualism kind makeup peculiarity soul stamp structure susceptibility turn type way

WEAK

frame of mind inner nature

Antonyms

STRONG

inability

Example Sentences

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For Spencer, who admits to having a fiery temperament on the field, it was not just opponents on the wrong end of his aggression.

From BBC

For the past few months, he has been learning the violin’s temperament.

From Los Angeles Times

King Charles I, who ascended to the throne in 1625, was known for possessing both a stammer and a mercurial temperament.

From Seattle Times

There are technique and temperament issues in a piano trio.

From New York Times

This year, Brady’s temperament is more even, Jordan noted.

From Los Angeles Times