friendly temperament

Approachable natural manner

A friendly temperament is a natural disposition toward warmth, approachability, and goodwill.

Someone with a friendly temperament readily engages with others, puts people at ease, and generally assumes positive intent: The dog's friendly temperament makes her great with children.

The phrase appears often in descriptions of pets and in personality assessments.

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empathy · good listener · good-natured · emotional intelligence · warmth · warm smile · open arms · loyal · patience · sincerity · cheerfulness · politeness · playful nature · good vibes · gentle soul · affection · heart of gold · trustworthiness

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Opposites
interpersonal warmth

friendly temperamentantisocial personality

Disorder marked by callousness

Family

friend, friendliness, temperament

Familiarity
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