Quick-tempered synonyms
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Part of speech:
Prone to outbursts of temper; easily angered.
Relating to or caused by temperament:
Feeling or showing restless eagerness to do something, go somewhere, etc.
irritable (related)
In an ill humor; bad-tempered; peevish
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Showing ill humor; annoyed.
Capable of burning; easily set on fire.
Likely to snap or bite, as a dog.
(Of a person) Easily offended; oversensitive; ticklish.
Not lasting long; fleeting
The definition of cantankerous is someone who is bad tempered, grumpy or looking for an argument.
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Easily excited or aroused:
short-fused
Marked by impatience or ill humor.
even-tempered (antonym)
The definition of even tempered is someone who is not quickly angered or prone to mood swings or wild emotion; but, who instead remains calm.
easy-going (antonym)
Alternative spelling of easygoing.
laid-back (antonym)
Having a relaxed or casual atmosphere or character; easygoing:
calm (antonym)
The definition of calm is someone or something who is peaceful and free from stress or worries.
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cool (antonym)
Neither warm nor very cold; moderately cold:
Of, like, or highly seasoned with pepper
feelings (related)
Easily annoyed
Hasty; rash
Having a fiery temper; easily made angry
Given to quarreling; contentious.
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In a bad-tempered or sulky mood; grumpy
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