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temper
a tendency to become angry easily, or one's state of mind
Synonyms
- irritability
- crossness
Antonyms
- calmness
- patience
temper in a sentence
His quick temper often got him into trouble during heated arguments.
Known around the office for his short temper, he snapped at a coworker over a minor scheduling mix-up.
Where it comes from
From Latin temperare 'to mix in proper proportion'
Memory hook
TEMPER — think of TEMPERATURE rising when someone gets angry.
Read it in context
- The Meadow Notebook Nature