Hotheaded

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊtˌhɛdɪd/

Definitions of hotheaded

adjective easily angered or quick to act without thinking

Example Sentences

A1 He is hotheaded and often acts without thinking.

A2 She can be hotheaded when she gets frustrated.

B1 His hotheaded nature often leads to arguments with his colleagues.

B2 Despite being hotheaded, she is a skilled negotiator.

C1 His hotheaded behavior has caused problems in the past.

C2 She is known for her hotheaded outbursts during meetings.

Examples of hotheaded in a Sentence

formal The hotheaded employee reacted impulsively to the criticism from his supervisor.

informal My hotheaded brother always gets into arguments with strangers on the internet.

slang Don't be such a hotheaded jerk, dude.

figurative Her hotheaded temper was like a volcano ready to erupt at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of hotheaded

• past tense: hotheaded
• plural: hotheads
• comparative: more hotheaded
• superlative: most hotheaded
• present tense: hothead
• future tense: will be hotheaded
• perfect tense: have been hotheaded
• continuous tense: being hotheaded
• singular: hotheaded
• positive degree: hotheaded
• infinitive: to be hotheaded
• gerund: being hotheaded
• participle: hotheaded

Origin and Evolution of hotheaded

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'hotheaded' originated from the combination of 'hot' meaning easily angered or passionate, and 'headed' meaning having a head or mind. It likely evolved from the idea of someone whose head gets heated or inflamed with anger or passion.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'hotheaded' has retained its original meaning of being easily angered or passionate, but it may also be used more broadly to describe someone who is impulsive or quick to react without thinking. The word has become a common descriptor in English language to characterize individuals with a fiery or intense temperament.