temper

Example Sentences

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Ben certainly isn’t perfect—we all know he has a nasty temper.

From Literature

I know it’s best to just apologize quickly, as Papa often has a bad temper.

From Literature

"Patience has been a key element in many landmark developments," they write, "and points to the importance of tempering timeline expectations in quantum technologies."

From Science Daily

The structure of the deal might have something to do with the tempered, albeit enthusiastic, reception.

From Barron's

The only costumed characters are actors playing costumed characters; the only villains, apart from the bureaucracy that seeks to bring him in, are Simon’s own self-doubt and temper.

From Los Angeles Times