short-lived
adjectiveUK /ˌʃɔːtˈlɪvd/
US /ˌʃɔːrtˈlɪvd/
lasting only a little while.
The rainbow was short-lived and faded before we could take a photo.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. living or existing for only a short time.
The short-lived flower bloomed for just one day.
3. not lasting long in a role or position.
He had a short-lived career as a singer.
4. quickly over or finished.
Their short-lived argument ended with a laugh.