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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 Pete Hegseth, the combat veteran, former Fox News host and President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, faces a Senate hearing Tuesday expected to center on his treatment of women and his temperament. —

Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025 While the three songs performed are catchy and moving in their own ways, and Kimi’s lead vocals are especially heartfelt, more remarkable is the pure embodiment of each character’s relationship to the music and to one another, a melding of spirits that still retain their individual temperaments. —

Ryan Swen, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025 The innie and the outie are the same person, with the same temperament, but with no memory or recollection of the inverse world, and presumably none of the emotional baggage. —

Diana Budds, Curbed, 24 Jan. 2025 Golden retrievers are known for their affectionate and agreeable temperament, but Buddy and Bruno's relationship stands out as a testament to the emotional bonds that dogs can form when living together. —

Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for temperament

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Breaking the Avalanche’s will As the third period stretched on, with the Canucks clogging up the middle and Demko coming up big when required, the Avalanche lost control of their tempers and this game.

— Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
The first basketball version of the Territorial Cup since Arizona State and Arizona joined the Big 12 unfolded in similar fashion to so many matchups when the schools were members of the Pac-12, with the Wildcats on top and tempers running hot.

— Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025