quick-tempered

[ kwik-tem-perd ]

adjective

1. easily angered.

   Synonyms: irascible, churlish, testy, quarrelsome

quick-tempered

adjective

1. readily roused to anger; irascible

Word History and Origins

Origin of quick-tempered¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

A baby born in this manner is said to be likely to grow into a strong and quick-tempered adult.

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He was a quick-tempered youth, and had been in more than one fight since his arrival at Putnam Hall.

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He said: "Do you know what a wilful, quick-tempered girl Clara is?"

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De Courval, a less quick-tempered character, wondered that any one should have taken a liberty with the man they had just left.

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He was quick-tempered, but warm-hearted, and full of fun, and as honest and sincere as he was bold and fearless.

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