quick-tempered

[ kwik-tem-perd ]

adjective

1. easily angered.

   Synonyms: irascible, churlish, testy, quarrelsome

quick-tempered

adjective

1. readily roused to anger; irascible

Word History and Origins

Origin of quick-tempered¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

Tharp got both barrels from Stewart, known at times as a quick-tempered driver.

From Washington Times

Craven was thrilled about his second - and what turned out to be his final - Cup Series win, but wasn’t sure if a dust-up with Busch, a quick-tempered youngster, was ahead,

From Washington Times

Those who have met Burhan describe him as terse and quick-tempered.

From Reuters

Then there is Asia, spoiled, quick-tempered and closest to John.

From Washington Post

Some draftniks were skeptical whether Wilson, who grew up in Utah, could be that guy, especially under the withering glare of Jets fans and New York’s quick-tempered media.

From Seattle Times