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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 Our last two coaches didn’t have the temperament of clout as former players. —

Max Bultman, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025 Ortiz has the physicality, the temperament, and the ability to achieve a grade beyond that of an average starter. —

Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Each animal character has its own unique attributes and temperament. —

Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 But, what began as friendly visits became a full-time job for Chicken as the staff learned her calm temperament could help other animals in the shelter. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for temperament

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As the winter sets in, however, this bonding experiment becomes more of an endurance test, as tempers are shortened by the physical and practical challenges of living through the freeze — while Tom’s mental health begins to fray, clearly not for the first time.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
McDavid, after being held to the ice by Vancouver’s Conor Garland for a handful of seconds in the final moments of the Canucks’ 3-2 win on Saturday, lost his temper and cross-checked the Canucks forward in the face.

— Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025