ill-tempered

[US]/[ˈɪl ˈtempəd]/
[UK]/[ˈɪl ˈtempərd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Having a bad temper; easily angered.; Unpleasant or irritable.; Disagreeable or hostile in disposition.

Phrases & Collocations

ill-tempered boss

becoming ill-tempered

an ill-tempered remark

ill-tempered customer

was ill-tempered

ill-tempered child

staying ill-tempered

an ill-tempered response

feeling ill-tempered

seemed ill-tempered

Example Sentences

the customer was ill-tempered and complained loudly to the staff.

he had an ill-tempered reaction to the news, slamming the door.

an ill-tempered argument erupted between the two siblings over a trivial matter.

the ill-tempered dog growled at anyone who approached the fence.

despite her success, she was known for her ill-tempered outbursts.

the coach warned the players against becoming ill-tempered during the game.

his ill-tempered behavior alienated his colleagues and friends.

she tried to remain calm despite the ill-tempered comments from the audience.

the manager addressed the team's ill-tempered attitude in a meeting.

an ill-tempered email exchange escalated into a full-blown conflict.

the critic described the film as having an ill-tempered and unpleasant atmosphere.

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