short-tempered

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Buckley said the effects of Arlo's brain injury have also changed his behaviour and personality, leaving him more short-tempered, easily frustrated and tired.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 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

For the rest of the day, I’m short-tempered and distracted.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir