short-tempered
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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 2003, he landed a role in Elf as short-tempered boss Fulton Greenway, acting alongside comedian Will Ferrell in the hit Christmas comedy.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2023
Though he could be a sweet boy, he was often short-tempered and obstreperous.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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