good-tempered
/ˌɡʊd ˈtempəd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɡʊd ˈtempərd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgu̇d-ˈtem-pərd/ (ame, mw)
good-tempered — adjective
1. describes someone who stays calm and pleasant even during difficult situations,
describes someone who stays calm and pleasant even during difficult situations, rarely getting angry or annoyed by other people's behaviour
Our elderly neighbour Mrs. Chen is remarkably good-tempered and never complains about noisy children.
good-tempered + never complains about annoying situation
Omar had no sleep on the flight but stayed good-tempered and helped other passengers.
Their dog Bruno is so good-tempered that toddlers can pull its ears without a sound.
A good-tempered manager can handle complaints far better than one who gets angry quickly.
- even-tempered
very similar, emphasises emotional steadiness and control
- easy-going
focuses more on not worrying or stressing about things rather than not getting angry
- good-natured
stresses kindness and a friendly, pleasant nature towards others
- bad-tempered
the direct opposite; easily annoyed or angry
- irritable
becoming annoyed or angry very quickly, often about small things
用法筆記
Describes a stable personality trait, not a temporary mood. For a short-term feeling of happiness, use 'in a good mood' instead.