temper
word
/ˈtɛmpɝ/
TEM-pur
/tˈɛmpɐ/
TEM-puh
Definition
A person's usual emotional character, or the tendency to become angry. It can refer to someone's general nature or to anger, especially when it is shown suddenly.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in phrases like 'lose your temper', 'bad temper', and 'quick temper'. 'Temper' alone is usually more natural in contexts about anger or personality than in very formal psychology. Don't confuse it with the verb 'temper', which means moderate or soften.
Spanish: temperamento - genio (enojo)Portuguese (BR): temperamento - gênio (raiva)Portuguese (PT): temperamento - génio (raiva)Chinese (Simplified): 脾气 - 性情Chinese (Traditional): 脾氣 - 性情Hindi: गुस्सा - स्वभावArabic: طبع - مزاج - نوبة غضبBengali: রাগ - মেজাজRussian: характер - вспыльчивость - темпераментJapanese: 気性 - 気分 - 短気Vietnamese: tính khí - tính nóng nảyKorean: 성격 - 성질 - 분노Turkish: huysuzluk - öfke - mizacıUrdu: مزاج - غصہIndonesian: suasana hati - temperamen - mudah marah
Example Sentences
He has a bad temper when he is tired.
basic
Try not to lose your temper in class.
basic
She has a calm temper.
basic
He totally lost his temper when they blamed him for the mistake.
natural
Kids can test your temper, especially on long trips.
natural
I know she has a quick temper, but she usually apologizes later.
natural