Meaning of hotheaded in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈhɑtˌhɛdəd/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   hotheaded

   Definitions

   1. quickly aroused to anger

   Examples

   • « a hotheaded commander »

   Synonyms

   • ill-natured
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

   • incautious