ill temper

ill tem·per

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [il tem-per]
- /ɪl ˈtɛm pər/
- /ɪl ˈtem.pər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [il tem-per]
- /ɪl ˈtɛm pər/

Definitions of ill temper words

noun ill temper bad or irritable disposition. 1
noun ill temper bad temper; irritability 0

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Origin of ill temper

First appearance:

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

First recorded in 1595-1605

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Parts of speech for Ill temper

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ill temper popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for ill temper

noun ill temper

irritability — the quality or state of being irritable.
sarcasm — harsh or bitter derision or irony.
rancor — bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice.
rudeness — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
causticity — capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue.

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Antonyms for ill temper

noun ill temper

mildness — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
mellowness — soft, sweet, and full-flavored from ripeness, as fruit.
oversweet — having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc.
kindness — the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.
delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.

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ill temper

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Synonyms for ill temper

noun ill temper

Antonyms for ill temper

noun ill temper

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