hot-headed
Britishadjective
Other Word Forms
- hot-headedly adverb
- hot-headedness noun
Example Sentences
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Pereira can be hot-headed and says whatever he thinks he has to say to whoever needs to hear it.
From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024
We saw the same thing last month with Colorado State’s hot-headed approach in the overtime loss at Colorado.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2023
Jason Tobin, who plays Young Jun, the hot-headed, dagger-wielding leader of the Hop Wei, and Joe Taslim, who plays Li Yong, the leading fighter from the opposing Long Zii tong, star alongside Koji.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2023
The years have not calmed Maverick from his impulsive, hot-headed style.
From Washington Times • May 12, 2022
It had a dynamic and strangely hot-headed young Henry wanting to rush out and buy a used single-engine airplane against the advice of his parents.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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