noun
- a person’s natural disposition or personality, especially regarding mood and behavior
- the tendency to become easily upset or emotional
Examples
- She has a calm temperament that helps her handle stress well.
- The child’s cheerful temperament made him popular with his classmates.
- His artistic temperament sometimes made him difficult to work with.
- The dog’s gentle temperament makes it perfect for families with children.
- She showed her temperament by storming out of the meeting.
- Different breeds of horses have different temperaments.