Definition of «hothead»

A hothead is a person who has an explosive temper or reacts impulsively and aggressively, often without thinking through the consequences. They are quick to anger and may lash out verbally or physically when they feel threatened or upset. The term can also be used more broadly to describe someone who is overly emotional or passionate about something, sometimes to the point of being irrational.

Usage examples

My boss is a hothead. He gets easily angered and loses his temper even over trivial matters.
Jane's hothead attitude often leads to conflicts in her relationships, as she tends to overreact and say hurtful things.
Being a hothead, Tom tends to make impulsive decisions without thinking about the consequences, which sometimes leads to regrets later on.

Sentences with «hothead»

Humour is often a difficult subject to portray in a video game, but ex-head of Hothead Games Ron Gilbert has prior form in this area, including the well - loved Monkey Island games. (consoleob.com)
Vlad Ceraldi, Co-founder of Hothead Games, came to the game industry with a military background that instilled valuable skills for a game developer. (gamesauce.biz)
One is a young hothead who sees no reason to be anywhere but Dublin; the other, older, gentler, more curious, buys a guidebook and announces: «Bruges is the best - preserved medieval city in Belgium!» (rogerebert.com)
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Definition of «hothead»

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