sharp-tempered

He was a sharp-tempered fellow, who was sometimes abusive to his young, pregnant wife.

A serious, sharp-tempered widow of twenty-nine, Lib is disdainful of most things where the Irish are concerned.

Described at times incongruously as sharp-tempered and amiable, Mr. Berger drew admiration for his work as deputy national security adviser under Anthony Lake in the first Clinton administration and then, in Clinton’s second term, as Lake’s successor.

In researching my role I've looked at many paintings of Elizabeth I at various stages of her life, and it is well documented that she was a highly intelligent woman, accomplished in several languages, witty and at times very sharp-tempered.

Sharp-tempered and quick to pick fights, he has remained in almost constant conflict with opposition media and on several occasions sued critical reporters and newspapers.