What is "ill-tempered" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does ill-tempered mean in English? Meaning of ill-tempered definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "ill-tempered" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "ill-tempered": annoyed and irritable

Adjective

  • Meaning: annoyed and irritable
  • Synonyms: bad-tempered crabbed crabby cross fussy grouchy grumpy ill-tempered
  • Similar: ill-natured
  • Adjective: Having ill temper; being in a bad mood.
  • Synonyms:

    testy, grumpy, irascible, cantankerous, annoyed, bad-tempered, choleric, crabby, cross, crotchety, grouchy, moody, nasty, quick-tempered, sharp, snappy, sour, spiteful, surly, touchy, vicious, bearish,

    Antonyms:

    pleasant, happy, nice,

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