adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Easily or quickly angered or frustrated.

   "He was a quick-tempered fellow who was generally avoided by his co-workers."

Adjective

1. 1
   quickly aroused to anger wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

abruptbad-temperedcantankerouscholericcholericchurlish

Antonyms

All antonyms

coolcool-headedeven-temperedimperturbable

Example

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"Do people ever accuse you of being quick-tempered?"

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