quick temper

NOUN

impatience

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anger annoyance anxiety eagerness edginess excitement nervousness restlessness uneasiness

STRONG

agitation avidity disquietude expectancy fretfulness haste hastiness heat impetuosity intolerance irritability rashness restiveness shortness suspense vehemence violence

WEAK

ants in pants irritableness snappiness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy calm calmness contentment enjoyment happiness joy peace

WEAK

control ease endurance forbearance patience tolerance waiting willingness

Example Sentences

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The animation hints at a quick temper and a sublimated thirst for vengeance.

From Slate • Nov. 7, 2023

Maybe you learn your thoughts are rather unkind or you realize the extent of your quick temper.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2021

I'm not scared of your big personality and quick temper….

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2021

However, Ghani, known for his quick temper alongside his deep thinking, was never accepted by the Taliban and peace talks made little headway.

From Reuters • Aug. 15, 2021

‘I am content. And I don’t miss Gandalf’s fireworks, but his bushy eyebrows, and his quick temper, and his voice.’

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

quick temper

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