short-tempered
Example Sentences
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When she gets home from work, she worries she can be too short-tempered with her children.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
My daughter added her laugh-out-loud imitations of me being overly bossy or short-tempered, and her grandma’s habit of asking whether we were on the right train and sitting in the right seats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
“People were waiting longer than usual for their food and that makes them short-tempered and impatient,” recalls Tyler Trautman, a shift leader.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2023
“We’ve all been hot, moody and short-tempered with each other,” Ms. Kim said, adding, “But we’re finding ways to have fun and entertain ourselves.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2023
I had known boys who were unpredictable and short-tempered, who roared through life like a whirlwind and never once looked back.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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