The difference between Even-tempered and Hot-tempered

When used as adjectives, even-tempered means remaining calm even in situations that would cause many others to become angry, frustrated, panicky, etc, whereas hot-tempered means becoming very vocal or even violent when angered or frustrated.

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  1. Even-tempered as an adjective:

    Remaining calm even in situations that would cause many others to become angry, frustrated, panicky, etc.

  1. Hot-tempered as an adjective (colloquial, usually, said of a person, but sometimes of an animal):

    Becoming very vocal or even violent when angered or frustrated.

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