Temperament - translation, pronunciation and examples
temperament
emotional disposition
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When to use temperament
лёгкий темперамент
горячий темперамент
спокойный темперамент
нервный темперамент
мягкий темперамент
temperament usage examples
Его спокойный темперамент делает его хорошим посредником.
His calm temperament makes him a good mediator.
Огненный темперамент может привести к быстрым ссорам.
A fiery temperament can lead to quick arguments.
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Innate or relatively stable emotional and behavioral tendencies.
A descriptive phrase for the composition of someone's emotions; close to temperament but more informal/compound.
One of the classical temperament types: cheerful, optimistic; used in literary or psychological contexts.
Classical temperament type: energetic and easily angered; primarily literary or psychological usage.
Classical temperament type: reflective and prone to sadness; often used in historical or literary contexts.
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What's the difference between temperament / emotional makeup / sanguine / choleric / melancholic / phlegmatic
Innate or relatively stable emotional and behavioral tendencies.
Her bright temperament made her popular at parties.
Её жизнерадостный темперамент делал её популярной на вечеринках.
A descriptive phrase for the composition of someone's emotions; close to temperament but more informal/compound.
Her emotional makeup made her particularly empathetic.
Её эмоциональный склад делал её особенно эмпатичной.
One of the classical temperament types: cheerful, optimistic; used in literary or psychological contexts.
He showed a sanguine temperament, always expecting good outcomes.
Он проявлял сангвинический темперамент, всегда ожидая хороших результатов.
Classical temperament type: energetic and easily angered; primarily literary or psychological usage.
His choleric nature made him quick to act but sometimes harsh.
Его холерический характер делал его быстрым в действиях, но иногда суровым.
Classical temperament type: reflective and prone to sadness; often used in historical or literary contexts.
The artist had a melancholic temperament that influenced her work.
У художницы был меланхолический темперамент, который влиял на её творчество.
Classical temperament type: calm, unemotional, and steady; primarily literary/academic usage.
His phlegmatic temperament helped him remain composed under pressure.
Его флегматический характер помогал оставаться спокойным под давлением.
The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character; broader than 'temperament'.
Her outgoing personality made her an excellent salesperson.
Её общительная личность делала её отличным продавцом.
Often refers to one's tendency toward anger or irritability (e.g. 'short temper').
He has a quick temper and shouts when frustrated.
У него вспыльчивый темперамент, и он кричит, когда расстроен.
Stable moral and personal qualities that define how someone behaves; often implies ethical or moral dimension.
Her dependable character made her a trusted colleague.
Её надёжный характер делал её доверенным коллегой.
One's innate tendencies or essence; broader and more abstract than 'temperament'.
It's in his nature to be helpful.
Ему свойственно быть отзывчивым.
Refers to the physical or mental makeup of a person (often used in formal/medical contexts).
Her constitution allowed her to tolerate stress better than others.
Её конституция позволяла ей переносить стресс лучше, чем другим.
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How to pronounce temperament and what this word means
temperament translation: темперамент. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce temperament
/ə ˈtɛmpərəmənt/
temperament translation
темперамент
temperament examples
His calm temperament makes him a good mediator.
temperament transcription
/ə ˈtɛmpərəmənt/, /ə ˈtɛmpərəmənt/
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temperament meaning: what does it mean?
emotional disposition
temperament pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
temperament is pronounced as /ə ˈtɛmpərəmənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
temperament definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
His calm temperament makes him a good mediator. Translation: Его спокойный темперамент делает его хорошим посредником.
Is temperament part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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