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hot-tempered

1 of 1adjective
/ˈhɑtˌtɛmpərd/
Forms:more hot-tempered,most hot-tempered
1

quick to anger and prone to sudden outbursts of emotion

  • His hot-tempered reactions often got him into trouble during heated debates.
  • She was known to be hot-tempered, lashing out at anyone who disagreed with her.
  • The hot-tempered coach yelled at the players after a poor performance on the field.
  • His hot-tempered nature made it difficult for him to maintain long-term friendships.
  • In stressful situations, he became hot-tempered, raising his voice and losing patience quickly.