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
“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
In reality, she was dealing with a short-tempered narcissist who cannot take a joke.
From Salon ● May 1, 2023
In turn, Dallas and Florida had come to think of most adults as trouble grown-ups, for that had been their experience, that most grown-ups they’d encountered were short-tempered, impatient, and quick to punish.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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