adj
hotheaded
Hotheaded (adj) means Easily angered or overexcited; prone to acting rashly. Example: “His hotheaded reply to the email nearly cost him the deal.”
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Easily angered or overexcited; prone to acting rashly.
"His hotheaded reply to the email nearly cost him the deal."
"She's hotheaded on the pitch but calm off it."
How to use hotheaded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone (or their behaviour) as quick-tempered and impulsive.
Common pairings
a hotheaded remark
hotheaded youth
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more hotheaded
- Superlative
- most hotheaded
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Etymology
From hot + headed, the adjective form of hothead.
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What does “hotheaded” mean?
The word “hotheaded” means easily angered or overexcited; prone to acting rashly. In plain terms, describes someone (or their behaviour) as quick-tempered and impulsive.
How do you use “hotheaded” in a sentence?
Here is “hotheaded” used in a sentence: “His hotheaded reply to the email nearly cost him the deal.”
What is the opposite of “hotheaded”?
The opposite of “hotheaded” — its antonyms — are calm, composed and level-headed.
What part of speech is “hotheaded”?
“Hotheaded” is an adjective.
