Synonyms of hot-tempered
5 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for hot-tempered is irascible. Other synonyms of hot-tempered are hotheaded, short-tempered and quick-tempered. The opposite of hot-tempered is even-tempered.
Synonyms and similar words for hot-tempered
adjectiveBecoming very vocal or even violent when angered or frustrated.
- cholericOf a person: having a tendency to become angry easily; bad-tempered, irritable; also, feeling or showing anger; angry...
- hotheadedPertaining to or characteristic of a hothead or hotheadedness; (of a person) easily excited or angered.
- irascibleEasily provoked to outbursts of anger; irritable.
- quick-temperedEasily or quickly angered or frustrated.
- short-temperedEasily angered; frequently losing one's temper.
Opposite of hot-tempered
adjectiveBecoming very vocal or even violent when angered or frustrated.
- cool-headedCalm and imperturbable, especially under pressure.
- even-temperedRemaining calm even in situations that would cause many others to become angry, frustrated, panicky, etc.
Meaning of hot-tempered
- adjective Becoming very vocal or even violent when angered or frustrated.
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Questions about synonyms of hot-tempered
- What is another word for hot-tempered?
- Hot-tempered has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as irascible, hotheaded, short-tempered and quick-tempered.
- What is the opposite of hot-tempered?
- The opposite of hot-tempered is even-tempered. Other antonyms of hot-tempered are cool-headed.
- What does hot-tempered mean?
- Hot-tempered means becoming very vocal or even violent when angered or frustrated.
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