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ill–tempered (adjective)

ill–tempered /ˈɪlˈtɛmpɚd/ adjective

ill–tempered

/ˈɪlˈtɛmpɚd/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of ILL–TEMPERED

[more ill–tempered; most ill–tempered]

1

: easily annoyed or angered : bad-tempered

We try to avoid our ill-tempered neighbor.

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2

: showing that you are annoyed or angry

an ill-tempered reply

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