short-tempered
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of short-tempered
First recorded in 1885–90
Vocabulary lists containing short-tempered
Example Sentences
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An onslaught of scrutiny has followed Cronin since Tuesday night, when the notoriously short-tempered coach blew up at his own player late in UCLA’s blowout loss to Michigan State.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
“People were waiting longer than usual for their food and that makes them short-tempered and impatient,” recalls Tyler Trautman, a shift leader.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2023
“We’ve all been hot, moody and short-tempered with each other,” Ms. Kim said, adding, “But we’re finding ways to have fun and entertain ourselves.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2023
In reality, she was dealing with a short-tempered narcissist who cannot take a joke.
From Salon ● May 1, 2023
Gebu had simply been short-tempered that day because he knew the goblet was hidden in his room and his guilt weighed heavy on him.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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