Quick-tempered

usgb/ˌkwɪk ˈtempərd/
adjective

Easily and quickly gets angry.

He is a very quick-tempered man, often shouts at his children for little mistakes.
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Often appears as...

  • quick-tempered man
  • quick-tempered person
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Negative trait

Quick-tempered is usually used to describe a negative character trait.

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Our coach can be quick-tempered, which intimidates some players.
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Emotional response

Quick-tempered people react emotionally and hastily, often without much provocation.

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Despite his expertise, the quick-tempered chef made working in the kitchen stressful.
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Infrequent use

While accurate, 'quick-tempered' is less common in everyday conversation, often replaced by 'easily angered'.

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She didn't get the promotion because she's quick-tempered and that concerns management.
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