Short-tempered

/ʃɔrɾˈtɛmpərd/

/ʃɔtˈtɛmpəd/

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Definitions of short-tempered

adjective
quickly aroused to anger

synonyms: choleric, hot-tempered, hotheaded, irascible, quick-tempered

ill-natured
having an irritable and unpleasant disposition

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