Short-tempered
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Short-tempered is an adjective meaning Easily angered; frequently losing one's temper.
Meaning
Easily angered; frequently losing one's temper.
Example Sentences
She is so short-tempered that people avoid her company.
Synonyms for short-tempered
Depending on context, synonyms include quick-tempered, hotheaded, irascible, short, choleric, ill-natured.
Antonyms for short-tempered
Common opposites include cool-headed, even-tempered, cool.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hot-tempered, quick-tempered, hotheaded, irascible, choleric, ill-natured.
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