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hothead

UK
/ˈhɒt.hɛd/
US
/ˈhɑt.hɛd/

Translations

hotheadnoun
hotheads
pl
UK
/ˈhɒt.hɛd/
US
/ˈhɑt.hɛd/
tête brûléeSe dit d’une personne impulsive, qui agit sans réfléchir.
John is such a hothead; he always reacts without thinking things through.
John est une vraie tête brûlée ; il réagit toujours sans réfléchir.
Additional translations
extrémisteEmploi surtout politique ou polémique, pour une personne qui prône des actions radicales ou irréfléchies.
Synonyms
hothead
troublemaker
agitator
instigator
firebrand
hotheadadjective
more hothead
Comp.
most hothead
Super.
UK
/ˈhɒtˌhɛd/
US
/ˈhɑtˌhɛd/
Used attributively to describe rash or impulsive behaviour (e.g., "a hothead decision").
impulsifSe dit d’un comportement ou d’une réaction sans réflexion, emportée.
It was a hothead move to confront the boss without any evidence.
C’était une décision impulsive que d’affronter le patron sans aucune preuve.
Additional translations
emportéPlus marqué par la colère ou la véhémence.
Synonyms
testy
irritable
petulant
choleric
headstrong
hotheaded
impetuous
rash
impulsive
quick-tempered
short-tempered
hot-tempered
fiery
volatile
touchy

Definitions

hotheadnoun
A person who is easily angered or who tends to act impulsively.
John is such a hothead; he always reacts without thinking things through.
A person who advocates or urges extreme or rash actions, especially in politics.
The hotheads in the committee demanded the chairman's immediate resignation.
hotheadadjective
Displaying or characteristic of impulsive or easily angered behaviour; rash, impetuous.
It was a hothead move to confront the boss without any evidence.
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