bad-tempered
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of bad-tempered
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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The twins were as bad-tempered and cruel as Veronika was vain and insincere.
From Literature
He would shout and get bad-tempered when things did not go right, Lajmi said.
From BBC
In a bad-tempered session at the Covid inquiry, the former health secretary repeatedly criticised the line of questioning describing it as "naive", "hostile" and "inappropriate".
From BBC
On paper, it might sound like fun for an actor to play such a juicy, bad-tempered character.
From BBC
The film follows Pansy as she navigates various everyday situations with her bad-tempered approach.
From BBC
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