gentle temperament

Soft, patient nature

A gentle temperament is a disposition marked by mildness, patience, and calm.

Someone with a gentle temperament tends toward kindness rather than harshness, rarely loses their temper, and handles people and situations with care: The dog's gentle temperament makes her perfect for families with small children.

Opposites
behavioral disposition

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Tendency toward quick anger

quick temper · mean streak · short fuse

Family

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