Definition of temperamental
1a : marked by excessive sensitivity and impulsive mood changes a temperamental childb : unpredictable in behavior or performance a temperamental computer
2 : of, relating to, or arising from temperament : constitutional temperamental peculiarities
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Examples of temperamental in a Sentence
The actor is known for being temperamental.
The old computer is temperamental.
They divorced due to temperamental differences.
Recent Examples of temperamental from the Web
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But this rocket is temperamental, and as unstable as a radioactive isotope.
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Diana cut an odd figure in literary-bohemian New York: a queenly Cold Warrior with a temperamental aversion to revolt.
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The nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal, the No. 4 seed and the favorite on the men’s side, begins his tournament against the talented-but-temperamental Benoît Paire of France.
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Other candies proved to be similarly temperamental.
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TEMPERAMENTAL Defined for English Language Learners
temperamental
playDefinition of temperamental for English Language Learners
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: likely to become upset or angry
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: unpredictable in behavior or performance
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: of or relating to someone's usual attitude, mood, or behavior
TEMPERAMENTAL Defined for Kids
temperamental
playDefinition of temperamental for Students
1 : likely to become angry or upset The actor is known for being temperamental and storming off stage.
2 : unpredictable in behavior or performance a temperamental car
temperamentally
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