adjective
- having unpredictable changes in mood or behavior; easily upset or irritated
- relating to or caused by temperament or personality
- working unpredictably or unreliably
Usage: used of machines or equipment
Examples
- The temperamental artist refused to work when criticized.
- She's too temperamental to handle stress well.
- His temperamental differences made him unsuitable for teamwork.
- The old car was temperamental and often wouldn't start.
- The temperamental printer jammed whenever we needed it most.
- Her temperamental nature made her difficult to work with.
- The temperamental child threw tantrums when things didn't go his way.