1. a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
e.g. his temper was well known to all his employees
Synonym: temperbiliousnesspeevishnesspettishnesssnappishnesssurliness
2. excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part
Synonym: excitability
3. an irritable petulant feeling
Synonym: crossnessfretfulnessfussinesspeevishnesspetulancecholer