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

With more guns in more hands, families are grieving loved ones lost to quick-tempered killings, often involving law-abiding civilians, with no one held accountable.

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He told the jury that Shannon was "quick-tempered".

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Tharp got both barrels from Stewart, known at times as a quick-tempered driver.

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Craven was thrilled about his second - and what turned out to be his final - Cup Series win, but wasn’t sure if a dust-up with Busch, a quick-tempered youngster, was ahead,

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Those who have met Burhan describe him as terse and quick-tempered.

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