temperamental Definition
tem·pera·men·tal (tem′pər ə ment′'l, -prə ment′'l)
adjective
- of or caused by temperament
- having an excitable temperament; easily upset
- erratic in behavior; unpredictable
temperamental Related Forms
tem′·pera·men′·tally adverb
temperamental Synonyms
temperamental Usage Examples
Adjective complement with noun phrase
seem: Some pictures to be found here, but it seems a bit temperamental.
Modifies a noun
- star: Because somehow I've ended up owing several thousand pounds to a temperamental rock star and about as much again to my bank.
- difference: Temperamental sex differences can explain a pattern that is otherwise puzzling.
- artist: Have you encountered temperamental artists or have your invitations been rejected?
- machine: Even the super-rich might have a job paying for the upkeep of those beautiful but temperamental machines.
- nature: Due to his temperamental nature, he was named ' Spike ' .
- characteristic: Research and practical information about temperamental characteristics in research and practice.
Modifying Another Word
- quite: He's really quite temperamental too, a bit unpredictable.
- very: They can be very temperamental, especially once used for hunting.
- notoriously: The Pinot Noir grape produces some of the most exotic, sensuous red wines yet is notoriously temperamental.
- somewhat: Disk light, when compared with light anywhere else, can only be described as lazy, and somewhat temperamental!
- little: Gas kilns can be a little temperamental even in the hands of the most experienced potter!
- extremely: He was a perfectionist and could be extremely temperamental.
Used with adjective complement
Browse dictionary entries near temperamental
- ‹ temperament
- ‹ tempera
- ‹ temper
- ‹ tempeh
- ‹ Tempe
- ‹ Temp Files
- ‹ temp.
- ‹ temp
- ‹ temerity
- ‹ temerarious

