Meaning & use

temperament

noun·Academic

A person's characteristic way of thinking, behaving, and reacting to situations, especially in terms of mood.

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Even as a baby, she had a calm temperament that rarely startled at loud noises.

His fiery temperament made him prone to sudden outbursts under pressure.

A note on using this word

Often considered an innate tendency present from early life, distinct from "personality," which is shaped more by experience.

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