1. a person’s natural disposition or personality traits, especially regarding mood and behavior
Usage: plural of temperament
2. tendencies toward particular emotional responses or ways of behaving
Usage: often refers to contrasting personality types

Examples

• The twins had completely different temperaments despite being raised in the same household.
• Artists often have sensitive temperaments that make them more responsive to beauty.
• The teacher learned to work with various student temperaments in her classroom.
• Some people have calm temperaments while others are naturally more excitable.
• The study examined how different temperaments affect learning styles.
• Children’s temperaments can be observed from a very early age.