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Short-tempered

adjective
/ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Meaning

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

Example Sentences

She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.

Synonyms

irritable, quick-tempered, irascible, hot-headed

Antonyms

patient, calm, even-tempered, good-natured

Collocations

short-tempered person, short-tempered behavior, get short-tempered

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