short-tempered

He became “angry, short-tempered” — even though he tried to hide his addiction from family and friends.

“People were waiting longer than usual for their food and that makes them short-tempered and impatient,” recalls Tyler Trautman, a shift leader.

That includes comedian Sinbad, who would reprise his role as the short-tempered schoolteacher Mr. Wheat.

Kyles, in general, tend to be short-tempered, and when they are displeased, instead of harming others, they just break something.”

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