disposition implies customary moods and attitude toward the life around one.
a cheerful disposition
temperament implies a pattern of innate characteristics associated with one's specific physical and nervous organization.
an artistic temperament
temper implies the qualities acquired through experience that determine how a person or group meets difficulties or handles situations.
a resilient temper
character applies to the aggregate of moral qualities by which a person is judged apart from intelligence, competence, or special talents.
strength of character
personality applies to an aggregate of qualities that distinguish one as a person.
a somber personality
Examples of personality in a Sentence
He has a very pleasant personality.
We all have different personalities.
The psychiatrist considered behavior as well as personality before prescribing a treatment.
He has lots of personality.
He wants to buy a car that has personality.
She has met many television personalities.
He was an influential personality in genetic engineering.
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Jayden is a sweet, funny, and bright young boy with a joyful and engaging personality.—👁 Image Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 Since then, the character’s personality has been both cemented and reinvented across over 200 video games, manga and comics, TV shows, and multiple film adaptations (the latest being this year’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie).—👁 Image Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026 Underwood has learned to gel personalities and playing styles with the best of them.—👁 Image Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026 UConn’s success, coupled with Hurley’s personality, has rubbed more than a few folks the wrong way.—👁 Image Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for personality
Word History
Etymology
Middle English personalite, from Anglo-French personalité, from Late Latin personalitat-, personalitas, from personalis
