temperamental — having a tendency to sudden changes of mood; unpredictable in behavior or performance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a tendency to sudden changes of mood; unpredictable in behavior or performance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌtempərəˈmentl/
Korean meaning: 기분이 자주 변하는, 변덕스러운, 감정기복이 심한
Korean pronunciation: 템퍼러**멘**틀
Example Sentences
- The temperamental diva refused to perform because her dressing room roses were pink instead of red.
- My temperamental printer only works when I speak to it nicely and offer it premium paper.
- The temperamental genius was known for his brilliant discoveries and his terrible tantrums.
temperamental
ADJECTIVE//ˌtempərəˈmentl//
having a tendency to sudden changes of mood; unpredictable in behavior or performance
having a tendency to sudden changes of mood; unpredictable in behavior or performance
Her temperamental nature turns every experimental tool instrumental to chaos!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 temperamentum(적절한 혼합)에서 유래. 고대 의학에서는 인간의 성격이 네 가지 체액(혈액, 담즙 등)의 혼합 비율에 따라 결정된다고 믿었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The temperamental diva refused to perform because her dressing room roses were pink instead of red.”
“My temperamental printer only works when I speak to it nicely and offer it premium paper.”
“The temperamental genius was known for his brilliant discoveries and his terrible tantrums.”
“Working with temperamental equipment requires patience and a good sense of humor.”
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