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temperament

temperament

Meaning of temperament

emotional disposition

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EN-UK/ə ˈtɛmpərəmənt/
EN-US/ə ˈtɛmpərəmənt/
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temperament with Russian translation

temperament usage examples

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His calm temperament makes him a good mediator.

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A fiery temperament can lead to quick arguments.

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temperament belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

temperamentTemperament
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smartintelligent
quietleise
boringlangweilig
lazyfaul
angrywütend

temperament synonyms

Related words worth learning together

emotional makeup
A descriptive phrase for the composition of someone's emotions; close to temperament but more informal/compound.
sanguine
One of the classical temperament types: cheerful, optimistic; used in literary or psychological contexts.
choleric
Classical temperament type: energetic and easily angered; primarily literary or psychological usage.
melancholic
Classical temperament type: reflective and prone to sadness; often used in historical or literary contexts.
phlegmatic
Classical temperament type: calm, unemotional, and steady; primarily literary/academic usage.
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emotional makeup

A descriptive phrase for the composition of someone's emotions; close to temperament but more informal/compound.

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Her emotional makeup made her particularly empathetic.

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sanguine

One of the classical temperament types: cheerful, optimistic; used in literary or psychological contexts.

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He showed a sanguine temperament, always expecting good outcomes.

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choleric

Classical temperament type: energetic and easily angered; primarily literary or psychological usage.

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His choleric nature made him quick to act but sometimes harsh.

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melancholic

Classical temperament type: reflective and prone to sadness; often used in historical or literary contexts.

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The artist had a melancholic temperament that influenced her work.

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phlegmatic

Classical temperament type: calm, unemotional, and steady; primarily literary/academic usage.

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His phlegmatic temperament helped him remain composed under pressure.

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The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character; broader than 'temperament'.

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Her outgoing personality made her an excellent salesperson.

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temper

Often refers to one's tendency toward anger or irritability (e.g. 'short temper').

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He has a quick temper and shouts when frustrated.

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Stable moral and personal qualities that define how someone behaves; often implies ethical or moral dimension.

B2Very Often

Her dependable character made her a trusted colleague.

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One's innate tendencies or essence; broader and more abstract than 'temperament'.

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It's in his nature to be helpful.

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constitution

Refers to the physical or mental makeup of a person (often used in formal/medical contexts).

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Her constitution allowed her to tolerate stress better than others.

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How to pronounce temperament and what this word means

temperament means temperament. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce temperament

/ə ˈtɛmpərəmənt/

temperament translation

temperament

temperament examples

His calm temperament makes him a good mediator.

temperament transcription

/ə ˈtɛmpərəmənt/, /ə ˈtɛmpərəmənt/

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temperament meaning: what does it mean?

emotional disposition

temperament pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

temperament is pronounced as /ə ˈtɛmpərəmənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

temperament definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

His calm temperament makes him a good mediator. Translation: Его спокойный темперамент делает его хорошим посредником.

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