The Open Dictionary

short-lived

adjective

UK/ˌʃɔːtˈlɪvd/
US/ˌʃɔːrtˈlɪvd/

Definitions of short-lived adjective

  1. Lasting for only a short period.

    • The restaurant's success was short-lived; it closed in less than a year.

    • My enthusiasm for running was short-lived; I gave it up after a few weeks.

    • The beauty of the flowers is short-lived; they will soon wither.