fragile temperament

Frequency: 4.02.1 per million words

describes a person who is sensitive and easily upset

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Examples (10)

  • She has a very fragile temperament and gets upset easily.
  • His fragile temperament made him unsuitable for high-pressure jobs.
  • Dealing with a child with a fragile temperament requires great patience.
  • The artist's fragile temperament often led to dramatic outbursts.
  • Despite her calm exterior, she possessed a surprisingly fragile temperament.
  • A leader with a fragile temperament might struggle under public scrutiny.
  • He attributes his sensitivity to a naturally fragile temperament.
  • The stress of the competition exacerbated her already fragile temperament.
  • It's important to be gentle with someone who has a fragile temperament.
  • Her fragile temperament meant she took criticism very personally.