1. A natural disposition or personality characterized by a tendency to experience worry, nervousness, and apprehension in various situations
Her anxious temperament made it difficult for her to relax in social settings.
Seu temperamento ansioso dificultava o relaxamento em ambientes sociais.
2. A constitutional predisposition to react to stress with heightened anxiety responses
People with an anxious temperament often overthink situations and anticipate negative outcomes.
Pessoas com temperamento ansioso frequentemente ruminam situações e antecipam resultados negativos.