Temperament

usgb/ˈtemprəmənt/
noun

A person's usual manner of thinking, behaving or reacting, often related to their mood or attitude.

Her cheerful temperament always brightens up the room.
Visual representation of "temperament" - A person's usual manner of thinking, behaving or reacting, often related to their mood or attitude.

Often appears as...

  • even temperament
  • cheerful temperament
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Mood Reflection

Temperament often reflects one's mood and is not just personality or attitude.

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Despite the stress, she maintained a calm temperament.
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Born Traits

Some believe temperament is an inborn quality, not easily altered by experience.

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He has a naturally sunny temperament, just like his mother.
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Behavior Prediction

Understanding temperament can help predict how a person might behave in situations.

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Her patient temperament suggested she would handle the crisis well.
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