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
August Wilhelm’s hotheaded younger brother, Friedrich, hoped that “aesthetic anarchy” would lead to a “happy catastrophe” like the French Revolution.
From New York Times ● Sep. 14, 2022
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
“Donna, I’m countin’ on you to keep this hotheaded husband of yours from runnin’ off the rails.”
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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