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Meaning of the word bad-tempered in English

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bad-tempered

US /ˌbædˈtem.pɚd/
UK /ˌbædˈtem.pɚd/
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Adjective

1.

easily annoyed or angered; irritable

Example:
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He's been very bad-tempered since he woke up.
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Don't disturb her; she's a bit bad-tempered today.
Synonym:
irritablegrumpycrabbycrosssullen
Synonym:
good-temperedamiablepleasantgenialeasygoing
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