temperament

US /ˈtɛmprəmənt, ˈtɛmpərə-/

UK /ˈtemprəmənt/

B2

noun

  • Person's nature or typical moods
  • A person's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behaviour.
  • A person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behaviour.
  • A tendency to become easily annoyed or angered.