Short-tempered

Full definition of short-tempered

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to a person who is easily angered, who is known to frequently lose his or her temper.She is so short-tempered that people avoid her company.

Synonyms

• hotheaded
• quick-tempered

Antonyms

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

Related terms

• hot-tempered