fiery temper

collocation in English

meaningsoffieryandtemper

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fiery
adjective
uk
/ˈfaɪə.ri/us
/ˈfaɪə.ri/
bright red, ...
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temper
noun
uk
/ˈtem.pər/us
/ˈtem.pɚ/
the tendency to become angry ...
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(Definition offieryandtemperfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoffiery temper

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He was a man of enormous physical strength, with afierytemperand a rather childish mind—a difficult combination.
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That reflects the nature of a man with afierytemper, who doubtless tried to obstruct and demean anyone who tried to stand in his way.
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Naoto is the more self-assured of the two and has a morefierytemper.
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However, she also has afierytemperand can sometimes be snobby, spoiled, prissy and pretentious.
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Yet his broadsword could not protect him against his ownfierytemperand weakness for comely wenches, both of which often landed him in trouble.
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She has afierytemperand is quick to want to fight injustice.
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He was also famous for his emotional outbursts and sometimesfierytemperon court.
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Sharp-tongued with afierytemper, he was appointed to fight corruption, but observers thought he was too heavy-handed about it.
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She also has afierytemper, and is prone to hurting others when angry including her friends.
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He does have afierytemperhowever and will frequently lash out at his minions when enraged.
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He is shown to possess a high level of charisma and intelligence, but also afierytemperwith unpredictable mood swings.
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He often has afierytemperand is streetwise -- possessing practical knowledge -- usually having never been educated in a formal setting.
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Hussain was also regarded as a bit of a hot-head, and hisfierytemperbriefly jeopardised his prospects of an international career.
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He was known for his strength andfierytemper, and fought off thirty knights on at least two occasions.
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While in the army he displayed afierytemperand was quick to challenge men to a duel.
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She has afierytemperand hates evil to the core.
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He was notorious for fighting in saloon brawls, and for hisfierytemper.
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His want of education and hisfierytemperprevented him from doing justice to considerable natural powers of eloquence.
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However, her son's diary reveals that she had afierytemper.
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