short temper

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a tendency to become angry very quickly

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Examples (10)

  • He's known for his short temper, so try not to provoke him.
  • Her short temper often leads to arguments with her colleagues.
  • Dealing with constant stress can give anyone a short temper.
  • Despite his short temper, he's usually a very fair person.
  • She's been working on controlling her short temper through therapy.
  • The manager's short temper made the staff feel uneasy.
  • I used to have a short temper when I was younger, but I've learned to be more patient.
  • A person with a short temper might find it hard to mediate conflicts.
  • His constant lack of sleep has contributed to his increasingly short temper.
  • You need to learn to manage your short temper if you want to avoid unnecessary confrontations.