hotheaded

Example Sentences

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Johnny, the youngest and most literally hotheaded of the group, is apt to light himself on fire when he can’t be bothered to find a flashlight.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025

Moscow, husky and bearded, is often seen trying to calm his hotheaded, handsome son, Denver.

From Washington Post • Jun. 25, 2022

Liotta’s first big film role was in Jonathan Demme’s “Something Wild” as Melanie Griffith’s character’s hotheaded ex-convict husband Ray.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2022

One even claimed, “I object to a tyrannical, hotheaded vulgarian’s commanding me.”

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2022

They were often hotheaded but also fast to regret their harsh words; this was their peace offering of sorts.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall