good-temperedness
Definition
Noun: A state or quality of being consistently cheerful, agreeable, and obliging; a disposition characterized by a pleasant and patient nature.
Usage
This noun describes a person's inherent, positive character trait. It is a formal or literary term for a naturally pleasant and cooperative temperament. * A good host demonstrates good-temperedness even when dealing with unexpected guests. * Her good-temperedness makes her very popular among her colleagues.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in descriptive or analytical contexts, such as character assessments in literature or psychology, to denote a stable, positive disposition.
- It can be contrasted with traits like irritability or a bad temper.
Variants and Related Words
- Good-tempered (adjective): Having or showing a cheerful, obliging disposition.
- He is a good-tempered man who rarely complains.
- Good temper (noun phrase): A more common phrase with a very similar meaning to "good-temperedness."
- She faced the criticism with remarkable good temper.
Synonyms
- Agreeableness
- Amiability
- Cheerfulness
- Affability
- Geniality
Antonyms
- Ill-temperedness
- Irritability
- Cantankerousness
- Churlishness
Noun
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a cheerful willingness to be obliging
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