temperament
word
Definition
Temperament is a person's usual mood or way of reacting to things; it describes whether someone is generally calm, energetic, sensitive, or irritable.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in a slightly formal or descriptive context when talking about personality. Common collocations: 'fiery temperament', 'even temperament', 'artistic temperament'. Not used for brief moods, but for a person's usual way of being.
Spanish: temperamentoPortuguese (BR): temperamentoPortuguese (PT): temperamentoChinese (Simplified): 性格 - 脾气Chinese (Traditional): 性格 - 脾氣Hindi: स्वभावArabic: مزاج - طبعBengali: স্বভাব - মেজাজRussian: темпераментJapanese: 気質 - 性格Vietnamese: tính khíKorean: 기질Turkish: mizaçUrdu: مزاجIndonesian: temperamen
Example Sentences
Dogs of this breed usually have a calm temperament.
basic
She has a gentle temperament and rarely gets angry.
basic
His temperament makes him a good teacher.
basic
He has an artistic temperament—he's sensitive and creative.
natural
Their temperaments are totally different, so they argue a lot.
natural
Don't worry about her reaction—it’s just her temperament.
natural