hotheaded
Americanadjective
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hot or fiery in spirit or temper; impetuous; rash.
Hotheaded people shouldn't drive cars.
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easily angered; quick to take offense.
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But rather than reacting rashly, he marshaled a tenacious defense, not losing his composure or allowing himself to be tempted into a hotheaded action that could have led to disaster.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
The film, directed by Simon Cellan Jones, is a Wahlberg production through and through: Expect some brawny athleticism and a hotheaded family man on a quest for redemption.
From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2024
It’s a natural matchup, considering how similar they are: Unbelievably strong, invulnerable and hotheaded.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2022
Moscow, husky and bearded, is often seen trying to calm his hotheaded, handsome son, Denver.
From Washington Post • Jun. 25, 2022
Todd was hotheaded on a normal day, so it didn’t surprise Zeitoun that he was agitated during the processing.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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