adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Becoming very vocal or even violent when angered or frustrated.

   "Near-synonyms: quick-tempered, short-tempered"

Adjective

1. 1
   quickly aroused to anger wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

cantankerouscholericcholericcombustiblecrabbitcranky

Antonyms

All antonyms

cool-headedeven-temperedimperturbable

Example

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"He's very hot-tempered and can easily lose his temper."

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