ill temper

Frequency: 6.54.5 per million words

a bad or irritable mood

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Examples (10)

  • Peter's comments were responsible for her ill temper.
  • He woke up in an ill temper, ready to argue with anyone.
  • Her constant ill temper made it difficult for others to work with her.
  • The child's ill temper often led to tantrums when he didn't get his way.
  • Despite his ill temper, deep down he was a kind person.
  • The stress of the deadline put everyone in an ill temper.
  • She tried to hide her ill temper, but her frown gave her away.
  • His sudden ill temper surprised everyone at the meeting.
  • A good night's sleep might help improve his ill temper.
  • The manager's ill temper created a tense atmosphere in the office.