Good-tempered
What it means
Usually pleasant and slow to become angry or irritated.
Reach for it when praising a steady, agreeable disposition in everyday interaction
The good-tempered guide answered the same question with fresh patience.
Words to choose between 7
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everyday
Fits when flexibility and lack of fuss are the defining traits
Careful Easygoing may imply low standards or passivity.
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warm
Fits when cheerful sociability deserves emphasis
Careful Geniality is more outwardly engaging than a merely stable temper.
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warm
Fits when kindly humor and willingness are more important than calm
Careful Good-natured people may still react strongly to frustration.
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professional
Fits when emotional steadiness under pressure is central
Careful Even-tempered can sound clinical and says less about friendliness.
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professional
mild-mannered
Fits when quiet, nonaggressive behavior matters most
Careful Mild-mannered may hide strong irritation or conviction.
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formal
Fits when a consistently pleasant manner deserves polished praise
Careful Amiable can be socially pleasant without showing restraint under stress.
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literary
Fits when deep outward calm is what observers notice
Careful Placid can suggest little energy and does not promise warmth.
Opposites 3
- irritable
- bad-tempered
- cantankerous
Common phrases 3
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good-tempered person
A good-tempered person can still set a firm boundary.
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good-tempered reply
Her good-tempered reply kept the correction from becoming a quarrel.
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remain good-tempered
He remained good-tempered through three hours of delays.
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