English adjective: hotheaded | |||
1. | hotheaded quickly aroused to anger | ||
Samples | A hotheaded commander. | ||
Synonyms | choleric, hot-tempered, irascible, quick-tempered, short-tempered | ||
Similar | ill-natured | ||
Antonyms | good-natured | ||
2. | hotheaded characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation | ||
Samples | A hotheaded decision. Liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers. An impetuous display of spending and gambling. Madcap escapades. | ||
Synonyms | brainish, impetuous, impulsive, madcap, tearaway | ||
Similar | incautious | ||
Domain usage | archaicism, archaism | ||
Antonyms | cautious | ||