Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

out of temper

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.81 in modern English

Syllables: out- of tem-per
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Not in good temper; irritated; angry.

Example Sentences

"She consented to be the son's wife, cautioning her husband to use her well. Some time after their marriage, however, being out of temper, he struck her, when she screamed, and rushed away into the water."

Questions

What does out of temper mean?: Not in good temper; irritated; angry.

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