temperamental
Of, related to, or caused by temperamentOf, related to, or caused by temperament.
» Tom is very temperamental, isn't he?
Meaning
3 senses(not comparable)Of, related to, or caused by temperament.
relating to or caused by temperament
Subject to changing and unpredictable emotional states; moody, capricious.
(figuratively)User-unfriendly, unstable, that is complicated or has poorly written instructions and is subsequently difficult to operate; unpredictable and erratic.
Examples
23 sentencesTom is very temperamental, isn't he?
Tom is a very temperamental guy.
Do people ever accuse you of being temperamental?
Tom is very temperamental.
Tom is quite temperamental.
ruТом довольно темпераментный.
deTom ist ziemlich temperamentvoll.
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
From temperament + -al.From temperament + -al.
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Forms
more temperamental, most temperamental| Comparative | more temperamental Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most temperamental Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form