quick-tempered

Example Sentences

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He told the jury that Shannon was "quick-tempered".

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025

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 • May 12, 2023

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

From Reuters • May 5, 2023

DeFazio was quick-tempered and defensive; Feeney was naive and trusting.

From Washington Post • Jan. 30, 2023

Yellow Kettle, her mother, was quick-tempered but always laughing, and her eyes shrewdly took in the world.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich