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quick-tempered

[kwik-tem-perd] / ˈkwɪkˈtɛm pərd /
ADJECTIVE
easily upset, angered
Synonyms
WEAK
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
WEAK
calm cool easygoing even-tempered laid-back

Example Sentences

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The shifting promises are unsurprising to colleagues familiar with the brash, quick-tempered Gorka, a gate crasher in Washington’s buttoned-up defense establishment.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025

Craven was thrilled about his second - and what turned out to be his final - Cup Series win, but wasn’t sure if a dust-up with Busch, a quick-tempered youngster, was ahead,

From Washington Times • May 12, 2023

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

From Reuters • May 5, 2023

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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