English · Emotions & Feelings
temper
ˈtempər
[ˈtempər]
a tendency to become angry
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A person's state of mind, especially the tendency to become angry.
Example
He lost his temper and shouted.
He lost his temper and shouted.
Etymology
From Latin 'temperare' meaning 'to mix, regulate'.
How & Where It’s Used
Often used in the phrases 'lose your temper' and 'bad temper'.