gentle nature

Calm, kind disposition

A gentle nature is a temperament characterized by kindness, patience, and softness in dealing with others.

Someone with a gentle nature tends toward compassion rather than harshness, handling people and situations with care: Despite his size, the dog had a gentle nature.

The phrase often appears in character descriptions to suggest an innate mildness of disposition.

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nurturing · warm smile · empathy · good listener · harmony · forgiveness · open arms · warmth · calm demeanor · tenderness · serenity · quiet strength · sensitivity · understanding · affectionate · soft-spoken · patience · courtesy

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Opposites
temperamental disposition

gentle naturehot temper

Tendency toward quick anger

mean streak · quick temper

interpersonal approach

gentle naturebrutality

Savage, merciless behavior

cruelty · callousness · ruthlessness · mercilessness · harshness

force and intensity

gentle natureroughness

Uneven surface quality

harshness · forcefulness · heavy-handedness · brusqueness · coarseness

Family

nature, gentle

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G