Example: My boss is always bad-tempered when he's stressed out.
2. Irritable or grumpy; in a bad mood or disposition.Example: Don't talk to him right now, he's in a bad-tempered mood.
3. Short-tempered or impatient; easily annoyed or upset.Example: She's always bad-tempered when she's hungry.
4. Cranky or ill-tempered; inclined to be unpleasant or difficult to deal with.Example: The old man down the street is known for being bad-tempered and unfriendly.
5. Testy or irascible; easily provoked or annoyed.Example: The customer became bad-tempered when the store clerk told him they were out of stock.