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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Buckley said the effects of Arlo's brain injury have also changed his behaviour and personality, leaving him more short-tempered, easily frustrated and tired.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2026
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
As Dick, the serious, short-tempered one, berated him for failing to acknowledge his error, he would scream in exasperation, “Mom always liked you best!”
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 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
Master was always short-tempered on days like this.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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