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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 told the jury that Shannon was "quick-tempered".

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025

Tharp got both barrels from Stewart, known at times as a quick-tempered driver.

From Washington Times • Jun. 15, 2023

Those who have met Burhan describe him as terse and quick-tempered.

From Reuters • May 5, 2023

Then there is Asia, spoiled, quick-tempered and closest to John.

From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2022

She was a quick study and quick-fingered and quick-footed and sometimes quick-tempered.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill

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