Temperamental Synonyms and Antonyms

tĕmprə-mĕntl, tĕmpər-ə-
Given to changeable emotional states, especially of anger or gloom
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. moody
Antonyms:
  1. easy-going
  2. laid-back
  3. peaceful
  4. happy
  5. pleased

Words Related to Temperamental

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Temperamental Sentence Examples

  • All I know is that he's temperamental, and you'd better stay away from him.

  • She did say he was temperamental, Connie said.

  • He's really quite temperamental too, a bit unpredictable.

  • To give another example, such temperamental traits as irritability and strong negative reactivity are thought to contribute to the development of oppositional defiant disorder in some children.

  • Throughout his life he was much interested in politics, and though his temperamental indolence and his aversion for public life often prevented his accepting office, he exercised as a contributor, to the press and through his friendships, a powerful political influence, especially in New England.

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