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To have a quick temper

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Emotional Reactivity

Describes someone's tendency to become angry swiftly without much provocation.

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She avoided confrontational topics with Paul, knowing his quick temper.
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Potential Offense

Use cautiously as 'quick temper' could be offensive if used to describe someone directly.

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I didn't say he had a quick temper; I just said he's passionate about his views.
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Not Just Anger

Implies the person may also act impulsively when angry, sometimes regretting it later.

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Her quick temper made her quit the job on the spot, but she apologized the next day.
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