Quick-tempered

Full definition of quick-tempered

Adjective

1. (usually said of a person, but sometimes of an animal) Easily or quickly angered or frustrated.He was a quick-tempered fellow who was generally avoided by his co-workers.

Synonyms

• hot-headed
• short-tempered

Antonyms

• cool (in the sense of calm or relaxed)
• cool-headed
• even-tempered

Related terms

• hot-tempered