temper — a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtempər/
Example Sentences
- My boss has such a short temper that even the coffee machine is afraid of him.
- She managed to keep her temper despite the terrible traffic jam.
- His explosive temper makes him about as popular as a porcupine at a balloon factory.
temper
NOUN[/ˈtempər/]
a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm
He lost his temper when the printer jammed for the fifth time.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'temperare' meaning 'to mix in the right proportions' or 'to moderate.' The word evolved through Old French and entered Middle English, where it developed the sense of a person's disposition or emotional state.
Breakdown
From Latin 'temperare' (to mix, moderate) → Old French 'temperer' → Middle English 'temper.' The root relates to the concept of mixing elements in proper balance, which metaphorically extended to a person's balanced or imbalanced emotional state.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss has such a short temper that even the coffee machine is afraid of him.”
“She managed to keep her temper despite the terrible traffic jam.”
“His explosive temper makes him about as popular as a porcupine at a balloon factory.”
“The coach tried to temper his disappointment with understanding.”
“After yoga classes, her temper is so zen that she apologizes to doors she accidentally bump into.”
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