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temperament Synonyms

Another word for temperament

Choosing another word for temperament depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person's or animal's innate nature, disposition, or habitual emotional constitution, especially as it permanently affects their behavior.

Usage Example

"Golden retrievers are widely prized as family pets because of their gentle and patient disposition."

Strongest
disposition
nature
Strong
character
personality
makeup
constitution
temper

• noun (Context 2)

A tendency to exhibit sudden, intense, or unpredictable changes in mood; excitability or volatility.

Usage Example

"The acclaimed conductor was known as much for his artistic volatility as for his brilliant interpretations of Mahler."

Strong
volatility
moodiness
excitability
petulance
Weak
passion

• noun (Context 3)

The adjustment of intervals in tuning a piano or other fixed-pitch musical instrument so as to fit the scale for practical use in different keys.

Usage Example

"Bach composed The Well-Tempered Clavier to demonstrate the musical possibilities of keyboard tuning systems using equal or well tuning."

Strong
tuning
Weak
intonation

Opposites of temperament

The opposite of temperament shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

equanimity
composure
placidity
serenity
See all opposites of temperament

• Nearby Words

tempe
temper
tempera
temperament
temperamental
temperamentally
temperance

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Temperament. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/temperament
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