Meaning of the word temperamental in English
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temperamental
US /ˌtem.pɚ.əˈmen.t̬əl/
UK /ˌtem.pər.əˈmen.təl/
Adjective
1.
liable to unreasonable changes of mood
Example:
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She's a very temperamental artist, prone to sudden outbursts.
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Working with temperamental colleagues can be challenging.
2.
(of a device or process) liable to malfunction if not handled in a particular way
Example:
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The old car was quite temperamental; it often wouldn't start in cold weather.
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The software can be a bit temperamental, so save your work frequently.