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

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

Eames, a low-key, even-tempered fellow, almost shrugged off the eye-popping numbers.

From Seattle Times

His appointment as foreign minister last December was seen by some as a sign that Beijing was dialling down its aggressive image by sending more even-tempered figures to the frontlines of its diplomatic corps.

From BBC

Related Words

• unruffled