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单词 ill-tempered
释义

ill-tempered

adjective

ill-tem·​pered ˈil-ˈtem-pərd How to pronounce ill-tempered (audio)
: ill-natured, quarrelsome
ill-temperedly
ˈil-ˈtem-pərd-lē How to pronounce ill-tempered (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • acid
  • bearish
  • bilious
  • bloody-minded [chiefly British]
  • cantankerous
  • disagreeable
  • dyspeptic
  • ill-humored
  • ill-natured
  • ornery
  • splenetic
  • surly
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Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

ill-tempered

adjective

ill-tem·​pered
ˈil-ˈtem-pərd
: having or showing a bad temper an ill-tempered horse

ill-tempered

adjective

as in irritable
having or showing a habitually bad temper an ill-tempered cat will scratch with little provocation

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • irritable
  • angry
  • cantankerous
  • ornery
  • surly
  • disagreeable
  • dyspeptic
  • splenetic
  • bilious
  • exasperated
  • ill-humored
  • ill-natured
  • irascible
  • acid
  • indignant
  • bloody-minded
  • mad
  • petulant
  • peevish
  • querulous
  • snappish
  • grumpy
  • upset
  • grouchy
  • crotchety
  • short-tempered
  • bearish
  • testy
  • crabby
  • contentious
  • choleric
  • irate
  • depressed
  • quick-tempered
  • uptight
  • peppery
  • morose
  • sullen
  • snippy
  • dour
  • cranky
  • cussed
  • argumentative
  • touchy
  • fussy
  • anal
  • contrary
  • schoolmarmish
  • glum
  • old-maidish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • amiable
  • friendly
  • pleasant
  • congenial
  • agreeable
  • sweet
  • amicable
  • good-tempered
  • good-natured
  • gentle
  • benign
  • cheerful
  • kind
  • exuberant
  • good-humored
  • joyful
  • vivacious
  • nice
  • cheery
  • lively
  • happy
  • effervescent
  • lighthearted
  • bubbly
  • glad
  • content
  • calm
  • patient
  • high-spirited
  • placid
  • serene
  • tolerant
  • long-suffering
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