Sentence examples similar to tempered attitude from inspiring English sources

It is also tempering attitudes that see the game as elitist and old fashioned, with some schools - even the established private ones - not seeing the sport as a priority.

But I have to temper my attitude; I can't possibly view this thing objectively.

With injuries robbing the team of almost all its best players, the Nets hoped that an ill-tempered attitude could provide an adequate substitute.

However, these interactions are generally tempered by cultural attitudes, as well as environmental and economic realities.

Like other technology companies that have reported results this week, the International Business Machines Corporation said its expectations for the rest of the year had been tempered by the cautious attitude many of its customers had toward new investments in information technology.

An explanation is set out in which the importance of senior managers' attitudes is tempered by limits to the adaptability of organisational routines, of which appraisal and decision-making processes are prominent.

My attitudes have been tempered by cold reality.

He received a response threatening to ban him from the site and scolding, "I feel sorry for you however, because your temper & attitude is most likely why you can't hold down a job!

Brin is facing the discovery with the confidence of a self-made billionaire, but tempered by the down-to-earth attitude reported by colleagues throughout his career.

It was an attitude of mind which tempered the sternness of his approach with an engaging humour and a delight in playing practical jokes".

Maher had always been earmarked as a top prospect, yet expectations were tempered by his polite nature and focused attitude.