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quick-tempered

[kwik-tem-perd] / ˈkwɪkˈtɛm pərd /
ADJECTIVE
easily upset, angered
Synonyms
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choleric cranky cross excitable fiery hot-tempered impatient impulsive inflammable irascible irritable passionate peppery petulant quarrelsome ratty sensitive short-tempered shrewish splenetic temperamental testy waspish
Antonyms
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calm cool easygoing even-tempered laid-back

Example Sentences

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He’s arrogant, shortsighted, quick tempered and cruel to those who love him best.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2014

The 48 year-old, who once said he gears up for big meetings by listening to Hell's Bells by rockers AC/DC, is quick tempered and not afraid to ruffle feathers.

From Reuters • Jun. 26, 2013

Company officials said they would cancel the loan, while claiming they had warned retailers away from the project only because they felt the quick tempered Kiritsis was not up to managing it.

From Time Magazine Archive

For a high-strung, temperamental being, hasty and quick tempered, I think he showed wonderful patience, a patience that does him great credit.

From My Boyhood by Burroughs, John

He was quick tempered, decisive, yet possessing certain very likable qualities that were of tremendous help to him there.

From The Story of the Rome, Watertown, and Ogdensburg RailRoad by Hungerford, Edward

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