hotheaded

Example Sentences

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But rather than reacting rashly, he marshaled a tenacious defense, not losing his composure or allowing himself to be tempted into a hotheaded action that could have led to disaster.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

August Wilhelm’s hotheaded younger brother, Friedrich, hoped that “aesthetic anarchy” would lead to a “happy catastrophe” like the French Revolution.

From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2022

It’s a natural matchup, considering how similar they are: Unbelievably strong, invulnerable and hotheaded.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2022

After a legal odyssey of nearly five years, the Justice Department decided last week not to reopen the federal criminal civil rights investigation of two hotheaded U.S.

From Washington Post • Jun. 16, 2022

“You’re just a young, hotheaded fool,” he said.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright