hot-tempered

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A welter of memoirs and biographies have traced their colorful lives as well as their relationships with one another and with their hot-tempered father, David.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

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 • Feb. 9, 2024

“I’ve been trying to say calm because of Othell,” he said, referring to talented but hot-tempered guard Othell Wilson.

From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2023

James Caan, who was Oscar-nominated for his portrayal of hot-tempered Sonny Corleone in “The Godfather,” died Wednesday night, his family announced.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2022

“Miss Bloom may be hot-tempered, but she is one of my most trusted wards,” she replied.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs