temperament

Example Sentences

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For Spencer, who admits to having a fiery temperament on the field, it was not just opponents on the wrong end of his aggression.

From BBC

For the past few months, he has been learning the violin’s temperament.

From Los Angeles Times

A person who has that temperament is going to manage his anxieties and fears and other stress by escalating fantasies of destructiveness.

From Salon

“We know there are many, many risk factors of eating disorders, including genetics, trauma, temperament, mental health, being exposed to media, any kind of dieting,” she says.

From Washington Post

But given his temperament, and background, Boston is willing to wait.

From Seattle Times