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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Klain can occasionally be prickly or short tempered and has been described as one who does not suffer fools gladly.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2020
“I could tell there was some stress in the air because there were a couple very short tempered exchanges between us this morning,” wrote another.
From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2020
“I found I became very agitated, very angry, very frustrated, short tempered and I didn’t realize it was a result of having been blindfolded until like halfway through,” Bullock said.
From Reuters • Nov. 28, 2018
She gets mad at Mr. Burnheimer, she says, especially when he is unusually short tempered with the kids.
From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 19, 2018
Well, you needn't go to be short tempered over it, Sam.
From For Name and Fame Or Through Afghan Passes by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
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