Short temper Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈtɛmpɝ

SHORT TEM-per

UK

ʃˈɔːt/ /tˈɛmpɐ

SHAWT TEM-puh

Definition

A 'short temper' means someone gets angry very easily, often losing patience quickly over small things.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often describes personality traits. Common collocations: 'have a short temper', 'lose your temper'. Often used in negative self-reflection or describing others who anger easily. Synonymous with 'quick-tempered'.

• Spanish: mal genio - poco paciencia
• Portuguese (BR): pavio curto - irritação fácil
• Portuguese (PT): pavio curto - irritação fácil
• Chinese (Simplified): 脾气暴躁 - 易怒
• Chinese (Traditional): 脾氣暴躁 - 易怒
• Hindi: झुंझलाहट - जल्दी गुस्सा होना
• Arabic: سريع الغضب - سريع الانفعال
• Bengali: খিটখিটে স্বভাব - দ্রুত রাগান্বিত হওয়া
• Russian: вспыльчивый характер - вспыльчивость
• Japanese: 短気
• Vietnamese: nóng nảy - dễ nổi nóng
• Korean: 욱하는 성격 - 화를 잘 내는 성격
• Turkish: çabuk sinirlenen - çabuk öfkelenen
• Urdu: جلد غصہ آ جانا - تیز مزاجی
• Indonesian: mudah marah - temperamen pendek

Example Sentences

He has a short temper and gets upset easily.

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My sister used to have a short temper as a child.

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Try to stay calm if someone has a short temper.

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People with a short temper often regret what they say later.

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I know I have a short temper, but I’m working on being more patient.

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Even the calmest people can show a short temper when stressed.

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