Word
natured
Phoneticsna·tured, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈneɪtʃɝd/
UK/nˈeɪtʃəd/
Definition
adj. having a specific kind of character or mood; you use this after another word like 'good' or 'bad'.
adj. having a specified disposition or temperament; functions as the second element in compound adjectives.
Examples
“He is a very good-natured person who never gets angry.”
“The coach is known for being good-natured, even when his team loses a difficult game.”
“Despite the stressful environment of the emergency room, the head nurse remained remarkably even-natured, providing a sense of calm for both the patients and the junior staff.”
Examples
simple
“He is a very good-natured person who never gets angry.”
contextual
“The coach is known for being good-natured, even when his team loses a difficult game.”
complex
“Despite the stressful environment of the emergency room, the head nurse remained remarkably even-natured, providing a sense of calm for both the patients and the junior staff.”
Usage
Always used as the second part of a hyphenated compound adjective.
Pitfall
He is a natured person.
He is a good-natured person.
This word cannot be used alone; it must be combined with a descriptive word like 'good', 'bad', or 'sweet'.
Etymology
From nature + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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