TEMPER Synonyms: 157 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'temper' distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of temper are character , disposition , personality , and temperament . While all these words mean "the dominant quality or qualities distinguishing a person or group," temper implies the qualities acquired through experience that determine how a person or group meets difficulties or handles situations. // a resilient temper

Q: When might 'character' be a better fit than 'temper'?

The meanings of character and temper largely overlap; however, 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 'temper'?

The words disposition and temper can be used in similar contexts, but disposition implies customary moods and attitude toward the life around one. // a cheerful disposition

Q: When is it sensible to use 'personality' instead of 'temper'?

While the synonyms personality and temper are close in meaning, personality applies to an aggregate of qualities that distinguish one as a person. // a somber personality

Q: In what contexts can 'temperament' take the place of 'temper'?

Although the words temperament and temper have much in common, temperament implies a pattern of innate characteristics associated with one's specific physical and nervous organization. // an artistic temperament

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noun

ˈtem-pər

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as in aura

a special quality or impression associated with something there's a temper of tranquility about the retreat that visitors find very inviting

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as in mood

a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion was in quite a bad temper after spilling his juice all over his new shirt

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as in temperament

one's characteristic attitude or mood she has an even temper and a calm manner that sets everyone all at ease

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temper

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verb

as in to anneal

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as in to moderate

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How is the word temper distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of temper are character, disposition, personality, and temperament. While all these words mean "the dominant quality or qualities distinguishing a person or group," temper implies the qualities acquired through experience that determine how a person or group meets difficulties or handles situations.

a resilient temper

When might character be a better fit than temper?

The meanings of character and temper largely overlap; however, 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 temper?

The words disposition and temper can be used in similar contexts, but disposition implies customary moods and attitude toward the life around one.

a cheerful disposition

When is it sensible to use personality instead of temper?

While the synonyms personality and temper are close in meaning, personality applies to an aggregate of qualities that distinguish one as a person.

a somber personality

In what contexts can temperament take the place of temper?

Although the words temperament and temper have much in common, temperament implies a pattern of innate characteristics associated with one's specific physical and nervous organization.

an artistic temperament

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Noun

Vancouver had been a forceful captain at sea, maligning much of his crew through his ill temper and liberal use of corporal punishment. —

Corbin Reiff, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024 Steinbrenner was legendary for his middle-of-the-night phone calls, for his temper and combativeness. —

Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024

Verb

Loosen up: Add a little of the hot broth from the pot to the cream cheese in order to loosen and temper the mixture just before adding it. —

Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024 In this edition…Amazon taps AI for easier package delivery; Anthropic cuts batch processing costs in half; and advertisers temper their excitement about AI. —

Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for temper

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