hot-headedness
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/ˈhɑtˌhɛdɪdnɪs/
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/ˈhɒtˌhɛdɪdnɪs/
(hot-headed)
impulsive anger
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hot-headedness' originates from the combination of 'hot' and 'headed,' where 'hot' meant 'intense' and 'headed' referred to one's mental state.
Historical Evolution
'Hot-headed' evolved from the Middle English term 'hote heved,' which described someone with a fiery temperament.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a fiery or intense temperament,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being easily angered or quick to act without thinking.
His hot-headedness often got him into trouble.
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Last updated: 2025/02/22 06:59