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more quick-tempered
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most quick-tempered
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(of a person) easily and quickly angered or irritated
- She has a quick-tempered nature, often losing her patience over small issues.
- People often avoid arguing with him because he is quick-tempered and tends to overreact.
- His quick-tempered response to criticism surprised everyone in the room.
- He has a quick-tempered personality, which sometimes leads to misunderstandings with others.
- Despite being normally calm, her quick-tempered outburst shocked her colleagues.