calm temperament
Unflappable inner nature
A calm temperament is a disposition marked by emotional steadiness and resistance to agitation.
Someone with a calm temperament doesn't easily get flustered, angry, or anxious—they remain composed under pressure: Her calm temperament makes her ideal for emergency room work.
The phrase often appears in job descriptions and personality assessments.
- emotional balancePsychological equilibrium maintained
- peace of mindState without anxiety
- thoughtfulnessAttentive care for others
- composureEmotional self-control
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
even keel · patience · poise · grace under pressure · rationality · gentleness · imperturbability · contentment · self-control · sangfroid · resilience · mindfulness · serenity · level head · phlegmatic · still waters · agreeableness · clarity
emotional reactivity
calm temperamentquick-tempered
Prone to sudden anger
short fuse · emotional volatility · temperamental · high-strung · hot-headed