What does short-tempered mean?
Short-tempered means Easily angered; frequently losing one's temper..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Easily angered; frequently losing one's temper..
She is so short-tempered that people avoid her company.
Use short-tempered when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Short-tempered means Easily angered; frequently losing one's temper..
Common synonyms include quick-tempered, hotheaded, irascible, short.
Possible antonyms include cool-headed, even-tempered, cool.
She is so short-tempered that people avoid her company.
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