even temper

collocation in English

meaningsofevenandtemper

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even
adjective
uk
/ˈiː.vən/us
/ˈiː.vən/
flat and smooth, or on the ...
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temper
noun
uk
/ˈtem.pər/us
/ˈtem.pɚ/
the tendency to become angry ...
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(Definition ofevenandtemperfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofeven temper

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Can we proceed with the debate in aneventemper?
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It is made worse by the constant movement and the need for escort duties, and by an absolute lack ofeventemperat any time.
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Very little will sometimes upset theeventemperof agriculturists.
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Despite the blunt and harsh things said, we seemed able to the last to keep our talks to aneventemper.
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He is fortunate enough to be possessed of a singularly sweet andeventemper.
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I understand that hiseventempergot a little ruffled not long ago, but he gets over those things—and he is smiling now.
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Comanche is an easy going horse with aneventemper, although he often gets spooked.
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Hereventemperand her patience were instrumental in knowing how to deal with a difficult husband and make a success of her marriage.
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He delighted in raillery, and prided himself on his cool,eventemper.
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Beagles are intelligent but single-minded, and popular pets because of their size,eventemper, and lack of inherited health problems.
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Despite his genetic problems, he is blessed with a steady hand, a sharp eye and aneventemper.
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It is unfortunate that we should have ended on this particular note, because this has been a very even tempered and extremely useful debate.
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They have uniformly calm, even tempers, and are often contemplative.
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Even tempered with a strong personality, he was a stickler for fair play on the field.
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She is respectful, even tempered and the peace maker of the family.
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Sakunoshin is very calm and even tempered, though in battle he becomes extremely fierce and deadly, and is able to best even experienced monster fighters.
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It indicates someone who is kind, even tempered, balanced and wise.
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