bad temper
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Definition
Noun: A persisting angry mood; a habitual or easily provoked state of irritability and anger.
Usage
The term "bad temper" is used to describe a person's characteristic disposition of being frequently or easily angered. It refers to a lasting trait, not a temporary emotional state. It is often used in a critical or descriptive manner.
Examples
- He is known for his bad temper, so people are careful when speaking to him.
- Her constant bad temper makes the office environment very tense.
- The manager's bad temper is a significant problem for the team's morale.
Advanced Usage
- "to have a bad temper": This is the most common construction, indicating possession of this characteristic trait.
- It's widely known that the chef has a bad temper in the kitchen.
- "in a bad temper": This phrase describes someone who is currently exhibiting this angry mood.
- Be careful; he's in a bad temper today.
Variants and Related Words
- Ill temper (n): A direct synonym for "bad temper."
- Short temper (n): Specifically implies a tendency to become angry very quickly.
- Quick temper (n): Similar to "short temper," emphasizing rapid onset of anger.
- Hot temper (n): Suggests intense, fiery anger.
- Temperamental (adj): Prone to erratic changes of mood, which can include anger.
- Irascibility (n): The quality of being easily angered.
Synonyms
- Irritability
- Crossness
- Peevishness
- Cantankerousness
- Churlishness
Antonyms
- Good humor
- Cheerfulness
- Amiability
- Patience
- Equanimity
Idioms and Related Phrases
- "To fly off the handle": To suddenly become very angry (an action resulting from a bad temper).
- He flew off the handle when he saw the mistake.
- "To have a short fuse": To be easily angered (a metaphor related to a bad temper).
- Don't joke about that; she has a very short fuse.
- "To lose one's temper": To become angry (the act triggered by the underlying bad temper).
- Despite his bad temper, he managed not to lose his temper during the meeting.
Noun
- a persisting angry mood