short-tempered

American  

[shawrt-tem-perd] / ˈʃɔrtˈtɛm pərd /

adjective

1. having a quick, hasty temper; irascible.

   Synonyms:

   waspish, choleric, testy, irritable

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short-tempered British  

adjective

1. easily moved to anger; irascible

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Etymology

Origin of short-tempered

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

My daughter added her laugh-out-loud imitations of me being overly bossy or short-tempered, and her grandma’s habit of asking whether we were on the right train and sitting in the right seats.

From Los Angeles Times

Former Rep. Katie Porter’s gubernatorial prospects are uncertain in the aftermath of the emergence of two videos that underscore long-swirling rumors that the Irvine Democrat is thin-skinned and a short-tempered boss.

From Los Angeles Times

“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

That includes comedian Sinbad, who would reprise his role as the short-tempered schoolteacher Mr. Wheat.

From Los Angeles Times

In reality, she was dealing with a short-tempered narcissist who cannot take a joke.

From Salon