temper

Elementary

/tɛm.pɚ/

noun
a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm

temper in a sentence

  • “He rushed out in a very bad temper.”
  • “She has a bad temper .”
  • “That boy has quite a temper .”
  • “He needs to learn to control his temper .”

What does “temper” mean?

temper (noun) means a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm. It is pronounced /tɛm.pɚ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "temper" mean?
temper (noun) means: a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm
How do you pronounce "temper"?
"temper" is pronounced /tɛm.pɚ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "temper" in a sentence?
Here is "temper" used in a sentence: He rushed out in a very bad temper.

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