temperamentally
gb/tˌɛmpɚəmˈɛntəli/ us/tˌɛmpɚəmˈɛntəli/
C1
English
alkatilag, természeténél fogva
C1
1
alkatilag
B2
Usage pattern:
temperamentally [adjective] / temperamentally [verb]
She’s temperamentally unsuited to a job that involves constant conflict.
Ő alkatilag alkalmatlan egy olyan munkára, amely állandó konfliktusokkal jár.
They are temperamentally very different, but they work well together.
Alkatilag nagyon különböznek, de jól tudnak együtt dolgozni.
He was temperamentally inclined to take risks, even when it wasn’t wise.
Learner examples
I am temperamentally shy.
Alkatilag félénk vagyok.
He is temperamentally calm.
Ő alkatilag nyugodt.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse it with temperature-related words (e.g., 'temperate'); it is about personality, not climate.
Meaning
in terms of temperament
Collocations
temperamentally suited
|temperamentally unsuited
|temperamentally inclined
|temperamentally disposed
|temperamentally stable
|temperamentally conservative
|temperamentally adventurous
|temperamentally ill-suited
|temperamentally different
|temperamentally incompatible
Synonyms
naturally (More general; not limited to temperament or personality.)
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by nature (Close in meaning, but often broader than temperament alone.)
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inherently (More formal and abstract; can refer to qualities beyond personality.)
Antonyms
situationally (Suggests something is due to circumstances rather than personality.)
Themes
personality
|psychology
|emotions
Definition
because of someone’s personality or nature
In a way that relates to a person's temperament or natural disposition; because of the kind of person someone is.
Grammar
Dictionary form
temperamentally
IPA
GB/tˌɛmpɚəmˈɛntəli/
US/tˌɛmpɚəmˈɛntəli/
Syllables & stress
tem - pera - ment - ally (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ment)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: temperamentally
- Plural: temperamentallies
Expressions
temperamentally inclined to
1/tˌɛmpɚəmˈɛntəli ɪŋklˈaɪnd tə/
fixed phrase
naturally likely to do something
likely to do something because of your personality
Examples
- She’s temperamentally inclined to worry about worst-case scenarios.
- He’s temperamentally inclined to avoid confrontation.
- They’re temperamentally inclined to take the long view.
Learner examples
- I am temperamentally inclined to be careful.
temperamentally suited to
1/tˌɛmpɚəmˈɛntəli sˈutɪd tə/
fixed phrase
a good fit by nature
the job/activity matches your personality
Examples
- She’s temperamentally suited to leadership roles.
- He’s temperamentally suited to working alone for long periods.
- Not everyone is temperamentally suited to shift work.
Learner examples
- She is temperamentally suited to teaching.
temperamentally unsuited to
1/tˌɛmpɚəmˈɛntəli ʌnsˈutɪd tə/
fixed phrase
a poor fit by nature
the job/activity does not match your personality
Examples
- He’s temperamentally unsuited to managing a large team.
- She realized she was temperamentally unsuited to high-pressure sales.
- I’m temperamentally unsuited to a lifestyle with constant travel.
Learner examples
- He is temperamentally unsuited to night shifts.