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Q: How is the word 'temperament' distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of temperament are character , disposition , personality , and temper . While all these words mean "the dominant quality or qualities distinguishing a person or group," temperament implies a pattern of innate characteristics associated with one's specific physical and nervous organization. // an artistic temperament

Q: Where would 'character' be a reasonable alternative to 'temperament'?

While in some cases nearly identical to temperament , character applies to the aggregate of moral qualities by which a person is judged apart from intelligence, competence, or special talents. // strength of character

Q: When could 'disposition' be used to replace 'temperament'?

While the synonyms disposition and temperament are close in meaning, disposition implies customary moods and attitude toward the life around one. // a cheerful disposition

Q: When is it sensible to use 'personality' instead of 'temperament'?

The words personality and temperament are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, personality applies to an aggregate of qualities that distinguish one as a person. // a somber personality

Q: When would 'temper' be a good substitute for 'temperament'?

The meanings of temper and temperament largely overlap; however, temper implies the qualities acquired through experience that determine how a person or group meets difficulties or handles situations. // a resilient temper

temperament

noun

ˈtem-p(ə-)rə-mənt

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one's characteristic attitude or mood looking for a dog with a sweet temperament

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How is the word temperament distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of temperament are character, disposition, personality, and temper. While all these words mean "the dominant quality or qualities distinguishing a person or group," temperament implies a pattern of innate characteristics associated with one's specific physical and nervous organization.

an artistic temperament

Where would character be a reasonable alternative to temperament?

While in some cases nearly identical to temperament, character applies to the aggregate of moral qualities by which a person is judged apart from intelligence, competence, or special talents.

strength of character

When could disposition be used to replace temperament?

While the synonyms disposition and temperament are close in meaning, disposition implies customary moods and attitude toward the life around one.

a cheerful disposition

When is it sensible to use personality instead of temperament?

The words personality and temperament are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, personality applies to an aggregate of qualities that distinguish one as a person.

a somber personality

When would temper be a good substitute for temperament?

The meanings of temper and temperament largely overlap; however, temper implies the qualities acquired through experience that determine how a person or group meets difficulties or handles situations.

a resilient temper

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Recent Examples of temperament Researchers assessed babies' temperaments by introducing stimuli, such as light or noise, and observing how much these stimuli disrupted them. —

Gail O'Connor, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024 McCormick explained the cats have wildly different temperaments. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 Prospective effects of marijuana and temperament on risk for anxiety and depression. —

Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024 Voters give Harris the advantage of having the right temperament (+10), helping the middle class (+10), protecting American democracy (+6), and fighting for people like you (+6). —

Victoria Balara, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for temperament

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Dre Skull and Kartel’s sessions produced Kingston Story, a 2010 album that was celebrated for its conscientiously cheerful temper—and served as a reminder that dancehall was not just an identifiable sound but a scene, held up by intersecting networks of enthusiasts.

Naomi Zeichner, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
Pearce, in a magnificent performance, plays him as a kind of citadel—towering yet human-scaled, his immaculate dress and coiffure barely mussed by the occasional burst of temper or spasm of ego.

Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024