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US/ˈtem.pər.ə.mənt/
UK/ˈtem.pər.ə.mənt/
a person's or animal's basic nature, especially how calm or emotional they usually are
In context
The twins look the same but have very different temperaments.
You need a calm temperament to work as an air traffic controller.
This breed of dog is popular for its friendly temperament and loyalty.
Words that go with temperament
adjective + noun
- calm temperamentHer calm temperament makes her good in a crisis.
- gentle temperamentLabradors have a gentle temperament, which makes them good family dogs.
- fiery temperamentThe chef was famous for his fiery temperament in the kitchen.
- artistic temperamentHe blamed his mood swings on his artistic temperament.
- nervous temperamentHorses with a nervous temperament are not suitable for beginners.
noun + preposition
- temperament forShe doesn't have the temperament for politics.