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short-tempered

[shawrt-tem-perd] / ˈʃɔrtˈtɛm pərd /




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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

As Dick, the serious, short-tempered one, berated him for failing to acknowledge his error, he would scream in exasperation, “Mom always liked you best!”

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 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

That includes comedian Sinbad, who would reprise his role as the short-tempered schoolteacher Mr. Wheat.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2023

She grew irritable and short-tempered, and any slight provocation made her explode in anger.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane


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