even-tempered

[ee-vuhn-tem-perd]

adjective

1. not easily ruffled, annoyed, or disturbed; calm.

even-tempered

adjective

1. not easily angered or excited; calm

Word History and Origins

Origin of even-tempered¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Ashe was already in his 30s, tall, serene and with a quiet and even-tempered demeanour.

From BBC

Willie is normally coolness personified, the even-tempered master of jump racing.

From BBC

But for the most part, the exchanges on stage were even-tempered.

From BBC

But zookeepers would then find the rugged exterior hid a “sweet disposition” in the even-tempered giant.

From Los Angeles Times

Long gone are the extravagancies of Granit Xhaka, in exchange for a far more acceptable and even-tempered Rice, who is a far better footballer anyway.

From BBC

Related Words

• unruffled