short-tempered
1. [ adjective ] quickly aroused to anger
Synonyms: hot-tempered hotheaded irascible quick-tempered short choleric
Examples:

"a hotheaded commander"

Related terms: ill-natured
2. [ adjective ] quickly aroused to anger
Synonyms: irascible hotheaded hot-tempered quick-tempered short choleric
Examples:

"a hotheaded commander"

Related terms: ill-natured
Similar spelling:   short_temper