ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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