hair-trigger

IPA(Pronunciation)

Adjective

not-comparable

Unstable; in a situation that could be worsened by the slightest mistake. / Easily angered; having a short temper.

Japanese Meaning

不安定であり、わずかなミスで状況が悪化する可能性がある状態 / すぐに怒りやすく、短気な性質

After the argument, his hair-trigger temper made everyone tread carefully.

口論の後、彼の短気な性格のために、皆は慎重に振る舞った。

Sense（1）

Unstable; in a situation that could be worsened by the slightest mistake.

Sense（2）

Easily angered; having a short temper.