ill-tempered Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition adjective. having a bad temper or being easily angered. Example Sentence The ill-tempered man yelled at the kids playing in his yard. More Example Sentences He was ill-tempered during the game. Synonyms grumpy; irritable; moody Antonyms cheerful; pleasant; friendly Hear It! Say It! Write It! ill-tempered Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: