Hot
Uptight
Uptight adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Both words in one sentence
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The former is a hot-tempered, somewhat uptight cop from New Jersey, while Steve is a laid-back (white) guy from Hawaii.
Source: Series / Hawaii Five-0 -
Sure, she's uptight, hot-tempered, emotional, and catapults to conclusions far too much for her own good... but when she cries, even Ranma can't help but think this way.
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We've got: A hot-tempered and uptight Executive Officer.
Source: Film / Down Periscope
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