1.Definition: a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

"Whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time", "He was in a bad humor"

Related Noun(s):humor, humour, mood

Category: Feelings

2.Definition: a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

"His temper was well known to all his employees"

Related Noun(s):biliousness, irritability, peevishness, pettishness, snappishness, surliness

Category: General

3.Definition: a sudden outburst of anger

"His temper sparked like damp firewood"

Related Noun(s):irritation, pique

Category: Feelings

4.Definition: the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking

Related Noun(s):toughness

Category: General