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hotheaded

1 of 1adjective
/hɑtˈhɛdɪd/
Forms:more hotheaded,most hotheaded
1

quick to anger or become agitated, often reacting impulsively or without thinking things through

  • His hotheaded nature often got him into unnecessary arguments.
  • She was too hotheaded to handle criticism calmly.
  • A hot-headed reaction can make a bad situation worse.
  • His hotheaded temper made negotiations difficult.
  • The coach benched the hot-headed player after his aggressive outburst.
2

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation