hot-tempered
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A welter of memoirs and biographies have traced their colorful lives as well as their relationships with one another and with their hot-tempered father, David.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
That isn't the only accusation against Prabowo: an ambitious, intelligent and hot-tempered officer who, as Suharto's son-in-law, was a fast-rising star in the military.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2024
“I’ve been trying to say calm because of Othell,” he said, referring to talented but hot-tempered guard Othell Wilson.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 27, 2023
Caan was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor for his portrayal of the hot-tempered Corleone in 1972's "The Godfather."
From Reuters ● Jul. 7, 2022
Young, hot-tempered Marq Piper urged a strike west at easterly Rock instead.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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