Choleric

usgb/ˈkɑːlərɪk/
adjective

Easily angered or bad-tempered.

He was a choleric old man, always yelling at the neighborhood kids.
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Emotional Charge

Use 'choleric' to describe someone showing a strong emotional response, typically anger.

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Avoid Tim when he's choleric; he's likely to start an argument over trivial matters.
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Negative Connotation

'Choleric' often carries a negative connotation, suggesting unreasonable or excessive anger.

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The choleric boss made the work environment stressful for everyone.
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Strong Intensity

'Choleric' implies a higher intensity of temper compared to just being 'irritable' or 'annoyed'.

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The choleric customer yelled at the cashier over a minor mistake.
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