Sensitivity is the dimension of temperament most associated with the progression from ideation to suicide attempts

•Suicide is a tragic outcome of complex biopsychosocial origins.•Cyclothymic, depressive, and euphoric temperaments are related to the progression from ideation to suicide attempts.•Sensitivity is the dimension of temperament most associated with the progression from ideation to suicide attempts.•Patient's temperament can offer valuable insights regarding the suicidal behavior.