hot-headed

adjective

1. impetuous, rash, or hot-tempered

Derived Forms

• ˌhot-ˈheadedly, adverb
• ˌhot-ˈheadedness, noun

Example Sentences

“I just turned to a closed shell, I was hot-headed, stressed, depressed.”

From BBC

Chris teed up this intensity with his wonderful writing and then it’s just hot-headed, explosive fireworks.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m kind of hot-headed right now,” Djokovic said.

From Seattle Times

Prosecutors say he’s a violent drug dealer who has a history of domestic abuse and making threats, coupled with a hot-headed temper and a penchant for guns that has bred a string of shootings.

From Washington Times

We saw the same thing last month with Colorado State’s hot-headed approach in the overtime loss at Colorado.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

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• burning
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• excitable
• fierce
• flaming
• glowing
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• impassioned
• intense
• red-hot
• spirited
• vehement
• violent