hot-headed
hot-headed is the alternative spelling of hotheaded.
Meaning of hotheaded
Adjective
hotheaded (comparative more hotheaded, superlative most hotheaded)
- Pertaining to or characteristic of a hothead or hotheadedness; (of a person) easily excited or angered.
- Such an opportunity can hardly again occur to an ancient and grey-haired man; and to see it lost by the madcap spleen of a hot-headed boy!1816, Sir Walter Scott, chapter 1, in The Antiquary—Volume II
- Synonyms:
- fiery, hasty, hot-tempered, impetuous, rash, vehement, violent, temperamental, reckless
Forms of hot-headed
| comparative | more hot-headed |
|---|---|
| comparative | hotter-headed |
| superlative | most hot-headed |
| superlative | hottest-headed |
Questions about hot-headed
- What is hot-headed the alternative spelling of?
- Hot-headed is the alternative spelling of hotheaded.
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