Temperament

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmprəmənt/

Temperament (noun)

  1. a person's usual mood or feelings.
  2. the way someone naturally reacts to situations emotionally.
  3. a system of tuning musical instruments.

Examples

  • Her calm temperament helps in stressful situations.
  • A cheerful temperament can brighten any room.

Common collocations: calm temperament, cheerful temperament, fiery temperament, quick emotional responses, stable temperament