Temper (Noun)
Meaning 1
A characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling; "whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time"; "he was in a bad humor".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- She was known for her quick temper, and her sharp tongue could cut down anyone who crossed her.
- His bad temper often got the best of him, leading to heated arguments with his colleagues.
- After a few hours of sleep, his temper had cooled, and he was willing to apologize for his outburst.
- Her temper was notoriously short, and even the smallest mistake could set her off.
- He was in a foul temper that morning, grumbling and complaining about everything.
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Meaning 2
The elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
A disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger; "his temper was well known to all his employees".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 4
A sudden outburst of anger; "his temper sparked like damp firewood".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- Her temper flared when she found out her sister had borrowed her expensive dress without asking.
- The teacher struggled to manage the student's hot temper, which often resulted in violent outbursts.
- His temper sparked when the waiter got his order wrong for the third time that evening.
- The politician's temper was legendary, and his staff often walked on eggshells to avoid triggering it.
- After years of working with difficult clients, she had learned to keep her temper in check.