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 | ||