bad-tempered

Example Sentences

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He chose that particular name because “it conjured up someone old-fashioned and bad-tempered lamenting the state of the world through the window of a London club while clutching his glass of port.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The film follows Pansy as she navigates various everyday situations with her bad-tempered approach.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2024

His election came after an occsionally bad-tempered campaign, with complaints from one of the candidates about party interference in the contest.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2024

In testimony that was at times bad-tempered, De Niro dismissed Ms Robinson's suggestions that her time working for him was one of endless servitude, Deadline reported.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2023

“Si, si, pazienza! Patience!" they heard him call in a bad-tempered voice."

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke