tempers

[ˈtɛmpərz]

tempers Definition

  • 1a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm
  • 2a tendency to become angry quickly

Using tempers: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tempers" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He has a terrible temper and gets angry at the slightest thing.

  • Example

    She lost her temper when she saw the mess in the kitchen.

  • Example

    I need to learn how to control my temper.

  • Example

    The hot weather is putting everyone in a bad temper.

tempers Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for tempers

Phrases with tempers

  • a tendency to become angry quickly and easily

    Example

    He has a short temper and often loses his cool over small things.

  • a tendency to become easily annoyed or angry

    Example

    She woke up in a bad temper and has been grumpy all day.

  • keep one's temper

    to remain calm and not get angry

    Example

    It's important to keep your temper when dealing with difficult people.

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Summary: tempers in Brief

The term 'tempers' [ˈtɛmpərz] refers to a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm, or a tendency to become angry quickly. It can be used to describe someone's mood or attitude, as in 'She lost her temper when she saw the mess in the kitchen.' Phrases like 'short temper' and 'bad temper' denote a tendency to become angry easily, while 'keep one's temper' means to remain calm and not get angry.