quick-tempered

She is the only member of the group who could be described as quick-tempered.

THE HUSBANDS AND WIVES CLUB LAURIE ABRAHAM 2010

Her shoulders tight, motions jerky and quick-tempered.

Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011

More photos and interactive graphics Among them are Victor Zamora and Carlos Barri os Contreras — the first, a family man who has come to be called "The Poet," the other, a 27-year-old who friends characterize as a quick-tempered ladies 'man.

Writing Home, 'New' Miners Emerge Matt Moffett 2010

But there was also Modi—transmuted into both Maudit ("accursed") and Malodor ("madman")—a self- destructive, destitute alcoholic and drug addict; a quick-tempered and violent womanizer; a schizophrenic exhibitionist who insulted waiters, broke dishes, glasses and chairs, threw his mistress through a window and, when drunk, stripped nude in bars and cafés.

The Bad Boy of Montparnasse Lance Esplund 2011

McLaren, who played Rosie's doomed teacher on the AMC series, will play Dale Jakes, a quick-tempered U.S. Customs agent.

Brandon Jay McLaren Lands Role in Jeff Eastin's USA Pilot 2011

Graziadei, best known for playing Daniel Romalotti on The Young and the Restless, will portray Callum, a good-looking but quick-tempered guy with deadly charm.

Exclusive: The Secret Circle Lands Two New Bad Boys 2011

He killed for the love of it—because he was quick-tempered—to avoid arrest—for his own amusement—any reason that came to his mind would suffice.

The Case of the Missing Adventure Story Allan Massie 2011

These men were too violent and quick-tempered to aid her.

Dreams of a Dark Warrior Kresley Cole 2011

I'd like to say that having cancer improved the parts of my personality that I'm not so keen on – my impatient, quick-tempered side.

I had cancer while I was pregnant 2012

Her shoulders tight, motions jerky and quick-tempered.

Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011