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.