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.