ill-tempered

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In the Dodgers’ World Series run last season, Treinen was as vicious as an ill-tempered Doberman, going 2-0 with three saves, a 2.19 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

For starters, this contest has been – to put it mildly – ill-tempered.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2024

Mr Jaber also referred to suggestions that he had been ill-tempered with Ms Robinson, the host of the November event.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2023

They’re either too big, too old or ill-tempered.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2023

The expression was haughty and severe, like that of an ill-tempered old man who has complaining on his mind.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel