tempers

[US]/[ˈtempəz]/
[UK]/[ˈtempərz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person's state of mind; their mood.; The ability to control one's emotions.
v.To become less angry; calm down.; To moderate or restrain.; To toughen or harden (e.g., metal).

Phrases & Collocations

tempered steel

tempered glass

tempered expectations

tempered with caution

tempered by experience

losing his temper

short temper

cooling tempers

tempered response

tempered spirit

Example Sentences

he has a short temper and gets angry easily.

try to keep your temper under control during the meeting.

the children's bad temper was a constant source of frustration for their parents.

she struggled to contain her temper after the argument.

don't let your temper get the best of you.

he flew into a terrible temper over a minor issue.

the coach warned the players not to lose their temper.

she has a fiery temper, but she's generally fair.

he calmed down after a while and his temper subsided.

dealing with his temper was a challenge for everyone.

the situation tested everyone's temper.

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