Bad Temper

Pronunciation: /bæd ˈtɛmpər/

Definitions of bad temper

noun a person's state of mind at a particular time, often seen in their behavior or reactions

Example Sentences

A1 She has a bad temper when things don't go her way.

A2 His bad temper often gets him into trouble with his friends.

B1 Dealing with her boss's bad temper is a challenge every day.

B2 Despite his bad temper, he is still a respected leader in the company.

C1 Her bad temper is a result of years of pent-up frustration and stress.

C2 The politician's bad temper has been a subject of controversy in recent debates.

Examples of bad temper in a Sentence

formal His bad temper often caused tension in the workplace.

informal Don't talk to him when he's in a bad temper.

slang She's got a real bad temper, watch out for her.

figurative His bad temper was like a storm brewing, ready to unleash its fury at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of bad temper

• plural: bad tempers
• comparative: worse temper
• superlative: worst temper
• present tense: has a bad temper
• future tense: will have a bad temper
• perfect tense: has had a bad temper
• continuous tense: is having a bad temper
• singular: bad temper
• positive degree: good temper
• infinitive: to have a bad temper
• gerund: having a bad temper
• participle: had a bad temper

Origin and Evolution of bad temper

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The term 'bad temper' originated from Old English, where 'bad' meant inferior or of poor quality, and 'temper' referred to one's mental or emotional state.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'bad temper' has come to specifically refer to a person's tendency to become easily irritable or angry, deviating from its original meaning of simply a negative mental state.