Synonyms of bad-tempered
8 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for bad-tempered is ill-tempered. Other synonyms of bad-tempered are foul-tempered, ill-natured, surly and zowerswopped. The opposite of bad-tempered is good-tempered.
Synonyms and similar words for bad-tempered
adjectiveOf or pertaining to bad temper; showing anger easily or customarily.
- foul-temperedSynonym of bad-tempered.
- ill-temperedSynonym of bad-tempered.
- ill-naturedSynonym of bad-tempered: easily or characteristically angered.
- bearish dialectal
- cholericOf a person: having a tendency to become angry easily; bad-tempered, irritable; also, feeling or showing anger; angry...
- surlyIrritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.
- zowerswoppedSynonym of bad-tempered.
- liverishNot feeling well due to an upset digestive system; queasy.
Opposite of bad-tempered
adjectiveOf or pertaining to bad temper; showing anger easily or customarily.
- good-temperedNot easily irritated; affable.
Meaning of bad-tempered
- adjective Of or pertaining to bad temper; showing anger easily or customarily.
bad-tempered in other languages
Questions about synonyms of bad-tempered
- What is another word for bad-tempered?
- Bad-tempered has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ill-tempered, foul-tempered, ill-natured, surly and zowerswopped.
- What is the opposite of bad-tempered?
- The opposite of bad-tempered is good-tempered.
- What does bad-tempered mean?
- Bad-tempered means of or pertaining to bad temper; showing anger easily or customarily.
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