short-tempered
having a quick, hasty temper; irascible.
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How to use short-tempered in a sentence
I'm not violent, ever, but I can be short tempered and was afraid of myself.
Why I Choose to Be Child-Free: Readers Share Their Stories | Harry Siegel | February 27, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWith a short-tempered bang, Smith hung up, after saying that he would call back later.
Cue for Quiet | Thomas L. SherredHe had lately become quick and short-tempered, but always with a visible attempt to be kind to those around him.
The Landleaguers | Anthony TrollopeHis demeanor was that of a man suffering an intolerable headache and correspondingly short-tempered.
Big Timber | Bertrand W. SinclairTowards the end of that week the entire staff became exceedingly short tempered.
Fanny Goes to War | Pat Beauchamp
Should elderly, short-tempered Dowagers be permitted to use bad language?
British Dictionary definitions for short-tempered
easily moved to anger; irascible
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