hot-tempered

Example Sentences

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The hot-tempered but cold-blooded animal actor, who was estimated to be about 90, “passed away peacefully” over the weekend, according to Crocosaurus Cove, the Darwin, Australia-based aquarium and exhibition center where he was housed.

From Los Angeles Times

That isn't the only accusation against Prabowo: an ambitious, intelligent and hot-tempered officer who, as Suharto's son-in-law, was a fast-rising star in the military.

From BBC

He has earned a SAG award and Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his role as Jack McCoy, a brilliant albeit hot-tempered prosecutor who bows to no one but Lady Justice.

From Los Angeles Times

Detractors considered him a hot-tempered, arrogant bully and dubbed him "Hurricane Billy."

From Reuters

Assistant District Attorney Christian Morris described Monahan in court as “confrontational and hot-tempered.”

From Seattle Times