temper

/tˈɛmpɐ/

/ˈtɛmpɝ/

Temper

a short period of extreme anger

synonyms : irritation

a tendency to quickly become angry

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

synonyms : humor

the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking

synonyms : toughness

to temper

MAIN VERB

bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

synonyms : anneal

make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

synonyms : moderate

adjust the pitch (of pianos)

harden by reheating and cooling in oil

change by restraining or moderating

synonyms : chasten

Examples

1. But he had a quick temper and that put me off.

2. Losing your temper won’t get you anywhere.

3. But when she got home and found that her roommate had eaten all her food, she lost her temper.

4. He's a mild person, never raising his voice or losing his temper.