bad-tempered — easily annoyed or made angry; having a tendency to become angry quickly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easily annoyed or made angry; having a tendency to become angry quickly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbæd ˈtempərd/
Example Sentences
- The bad-tempered cat scratched everyone who tried to pet it.
- She becomes bad-tempered when she's hungry.
- The bad-tempered chef threw a spoon at the waiter for dropping a plate.
bad-tempered
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbæd ˈtempərd/]
easily annoyed or made angry; having a tendency to become angry quickly
The bad-tempered chef yells at his trembling apprentice over a slightly burnt steak.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Bad-tempered is a compound English adjective formed from 'bad' (meaning unfavorable or unpleasant) and 'tempered' (meaning having a particular disposition or nature). The term emerged as a descriptive expression to characterize someone with an unpleasant or irritable disposition.
Breakdown
bad (unfavorable, unpleasant) + tempered (having a disposition or nature, from Old French 'temperer' meaning to regulate or moderate). The compound describes someone whose temperament is poor or irritable.
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📝Examples
“The bad-tempered cat scratched everyone who tried to pet it.”
“She becomes bad-tempered when she's hungry.”
“The bad-tempered chef threw a spoon at the waiter for dropping a plate.”
“Don't talk to him when he's bad-tempered in the morning.”
“The bad-tempered dragon refused to share its treasure with anyone.”
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