Meaning
temperament
- a person's natural character or disposition
- habitual tendency in behavior or attitude
In a sentence
Ha un'indole tranquilla e paziente.
He has a calm and patient temperament.
Che indole ha il nuovo collega?
What kind of temperament does the new colleague have?
Non è di indole aggressiva.
He is not aggressive by nature.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| indole | feminine · singular |
| indoli | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Rather formal or literary compared with carattere.
- Often used in phrases like di indole calma.
- Refers to innate disposition more than temporary mood.