short-tempered

Example Sentences

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My daughter added her laugh-out-loud imitations of me being overly bossy or short-tempered, and her grandma’s habit of asking whether we were on the right train and sitting in the right seats.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

“She mentioned often that Huizar is not of sound mind, had told her he hears voices, was short-tempered and controlling of her actions,” Santucci wrote in his letter to Janis.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024

“We’ve all been hot, moody and short-tempered with each other,” Ms. Kim said, adding, “But we’re finding ways to have fun and entertain ourselves.”

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2023

In reality, she was dealing with a short-tempered narcissist who cannot take a joke.

From Salon • May 1, 2023

I had known boys who were unpredictable and short-tempered, who roared through life like a whirlwind and never once looked back.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros