Meaning of hotheaded in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhɑtˌhɛdəd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    hotheaded

    Definitions

    1. quickly aroused to anger

    Examples

    • « a hotheaded commander »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

    Examples

    • « a hotheaded decision »
    • « liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers »
    • « an impetuous display of spending and gambling »
    • « madcap escapades »
    • « ('brainish' is archaic) »

    Synonyms

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