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ill–tempered
adjective ill–tem·pered \-ˈtem-pərd\
: easily annoyed or angered
: showing that you are annoyed or angry
Full Definition of ILL-TEMPERED
— ill–tem·pered·ly \-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of ILL-TEMPERED
1601
Related to ILL-TEMPERED
- Synonyms
- acid, bearish, bilious, bloody-minded [chiefly British], cantankerous, disagreeable, dyspeptic, ill-humored, ill-natured, ornery, splenetic, surly
- Antonyms
- amiable, good-humored, good-natured, good-tempered
ILL-TEMPERED Defined for Kids
ill–tempered
adjective ill–tem·pered \ˈil-ˈtem-pərd\
Definition of ILL-TEMPERED for Kids
: having or showing a bad temper <an ill-tempered horse>
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