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Synonyms & Similar Words
mood
disposition
temperament
character
personality
nature
spirit
humor
mettle
calibre
quality
attitude
outlook
perspective
frame of mind
mindset
inclination
bent
leaning
tendency
proclivity
proneness
predisposition
susceptibility
sensibility
feeling
emotion
passion
ire
wrath
anger
indignation
annoyance
vexation
irritation
exasperation
frustration
irascibility
testiness
petulance
peevishness
sullenness
moroseness
grumpiness
crossness
crankiness
cantankerousness
disagreeableness
contentiousness
Meaning of Temper
A person's temperament or disposition, especially as regards their emotional responses.
Definitions
- A person's natural disposition or temperament, influencing their behavior and emotional responses
- * A state of mind or emotions, especially a negative one, such as anger or irritation
- * The degree of hardness or softness of a metal, especially as a result of heat treatment
Etymology of Temper
From Old French "temperer", from Latin "temperare", meaning to mix or blend, from "tempus", meaning time or season, and the suffix "-are", a verb-forming suffix
Originally used in the 14th century to describe the process of mixing or blending metals, and later extended to describe a person's emotional state or disposition
Example Uses
- Her temper was renowned for being short, and she would often lash out at her colleagues
- * He had a calm and even temper, which made him an excellent mediator in disputes
- * The blacksmith carefully controlled the temper of the metal to create a strong and durable sword
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
calmness
serenity
tranquility
peacefulness
composure
equanimity
patience
tolerance
understanding
empathy
kindness
gentleness
mildness
meekness
humility
docility
submissiveness
obedience
compliance
acquiescence
resignation
passivity
indifference
apathy
numbness
insensitivity
callousness
hardness
heartlessness
ruthlessness
mercilessness
brutality
savagery
ferocity