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temperamentousness

[ˌtem.pər.ə.ˈmen.təs.nəs]
noun
temperamentalidade
1. The quality or state of being temperamental; a tendency to have sudden changes of mood or to become easily upset or irritable
The artist's temperamentousness made it difficult for the crew to work with him on set.
A temperamentalidade do artista tornou difícil para a equipe trabalhar com ele no set.
2. An inherent or constitutional predisposition to emotional sensitivity and volatility
Her temperamentousness was evident from childhood, as she would react intensely to minor setbacks.
Sua temperamentalidade era evidente desde a infância, pois ela reagia intensamente a pequenos fracassos.
Synonyms
moodinessirritabilityvolatilitypetulancetouchinesspeevishness
Antonyms
equanimitycomposureplaciditytranquilitystabilityserenity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
temperamentalidade
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
temperamentalidade
common colloquial usage
São Paulo
temperamentalidade
formal and informal contexts
Portugal
temperamentalidade
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear one's heart on one's sleeve
fly off the handle
be on edge
have a short fuse
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