·Impf & ·p.p. of Temper.
II. Tempered ·adj Brought to a proper temper; as, tempered steel; having (such) a temper;
— chiefly used in composition; as, a good-tempered or bad-tempered man; a well-tempered sword.
·adj Having a good temper; not easily vexed. ·see Good-natured. ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
·adj Unhealthy; ill-conditioned. II. Ill-tempered ·adj Of bad temper; morose; crabbed; sour; peevis...