choler

/ˈtʃoʊlər/

Definitions

1. noun

A quality of being irritable or having a bad temper; a disposition to anger.

“Her choleric nature made her lash out at anyone who disagreed with her.”

2. noun

In medicine, a yellow or greenish fluid produced during the digestion of bile in the small intestine.

“The patient’s choler levels were monitored during the medical examination.”

Synonyms

  • irascibility
  • irritability
  • temper

Antonyms

  • calmness
  • evenness