temperament

IPA: tˈɛmprʌmʌnt

A person's usual manner of thinking, behaving or reacting.
A tendency to become irritable or angry.
(music) The altering of certain intervals from their correct values in order to improve the moving from key to key.
(psychology) Individual differences in behavior that are biologically based and are relatively independent of learning, system of values and attitudes.
(obsolete) A moderate and proportionable mixture of elements or ingredients in a compound; the condition in which elements are mixed in their proper proportions.
(obsolete) Any state or condition as determined by the proportion of its ingredients or the manner in which they are mixed; consistence, composition; mixture.

Examples of "temperament" in Sentences

His easygoing temperament made him a popular choice for group projects
She struggled to control her fiery temperament when faced with criticism
The dog's friendly temperament made it a favorite among the neighborhood children
It's important to consider a person's temperament when assigning them tasks
Despite his gruff exterior, he had a gentle temperament with children