Definition

The quality of being easily angered or quick to react with anger.

Example

His hotheadedness often led to arguments with his friends.

Conversation

Have you noticed how his hotheadedness gets him into trouble?

Yeah, he really needs to learn to control his temper sometimes.

It's tough, especially when things don't go his way.

True, but a little patience could really help him out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hotheadedness → It is formed from "hot" (from Old English *hat*, meaning having a high temperature or being heated) and "headed" (from Old English *heafod*, meaning the top or leader) combined with the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word describes the state of being easily angered or having a fiery temperament.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'heated' ('hot') and has a 'leading' ('headed') temperament, which helps you remember that 'hotheadedness' refers to the quality of being easily angered.

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