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short-tempered

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective short-tempered has 1 sense
  1. choleric, irascible, hotheaded, hot-tempered, quick-tempered, short, short-tempered - quickly aroused to anger; "a hotheaded commander"
    Antonym: good-natured (indirect, via ill-natured)

Definitions from the Web

Short-tempered

Description:

The term "short-tempered" refers to a person who easily becomes angry or irritated. It is used to describe someone who possesses a tendency to have a quick and easily provoked temper.

Examples:

Adjective - Popular Usage:

1. John's short-tempered nature often causes arguments in his relationship.

2. The short-tempered customer angrily demanded a refund for the faulty product.

Adjective - Local Usage:

1. In the local community, people know Mary as the short-tempered woman who lives on Maple Street.

2. The short-tempered boss fired several employees without giving them a second chance.

Noun - Popular Usage:

1. Dealing with his short-temperedness can be exhausting.

2. A person's ability to control their short temper is a sign of emotional intelligence.

Noun - Local Usage:

1. The townsfolk are aware of Mr. Anderson's short-temperedness and try to avoid unnecessary confrontations.

2. Alice's short-temperedness got her into trouble with her friends.

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