Used in a Sentence

even-tempered

How to use even-tempered in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for even-tempered.

Editorial note

It's got to be the most even-tempered thing I've ever read from RMS. Did you actually read TFA before posting this comment?

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Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

not easily irritated; "an equable temper"; "not everyone shared his placid temperament"; "remained placid despite the repeated delays"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of even-tempered gathered in one view.

adjective

not easily irritated; "an equable temper"; "not everyone shared his placid temperament"; "remained placid despite the repeated delays"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for even-tempered.

adjective

not easily irritated; "an equable temper"; "not everyone shared his placid temperament"; "remained placid despite the repeated delays"

Example sentences

1

It's got to be the most even-tempered thing I've ever read from RMS. Did you actually read TFA before posting this comment?

2

The way you curse could be an indication to yourself that you are not approaching this in an even-tempered way.

3

No matter how friendly and even-tempered the beast, if I can call it that, one is affected by every twitch and grunt.

4

The kind of people who dislike a product but aren't vindictive about it and still see its strong points tend to be even-tempered folk.

5

I'm apparently nicer, more patient, more even-tempered and easier to get along with.

6

No matter how friendly and even-tempered is the beast, if I can call it that, one is affected by every twitch and grunt," said the late Pierre Trudeau.

7

I had to delete Twitter from my phone - I found it would make me angry for no discernible reason, and I'm generally a pretty even-tempered person.

8

Without exception, every single one of them is the nicest, most even-tempered, welcoming fellow you could imagine.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use even-tempered in a sentence?

It's got to be the most even-tempered thing I've ever read from RMS. Did you actually read TFA before posting this comment?

What does even-tempered mean?

not easily irritated; "an equable temper"; "not everyone shared his placid temperament"; "remained placid despite the repeated delays"

What part of speech is even-tempered?

even-tempered is commonly used as adjective.