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Hotheadedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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hotheadedly

 

[ hษ’tหˆhษ›dษชdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior description

Hotheadedly describes actions or behaviors performed in a rash, impulsive, or extremely emotional manner, often leading to conflicts or hasty decisions. People who act hotheadedly tend to react without thinking things through, which can result in negative outcomes or strained relationships. This type of behavior is usually characterized by a lack of patience and an inclination to overreact to situations.

Synonyms

hastily, impulsively, irascibly, rashly

Examples of usage

  • She often speaks hotheadedly during arguments.
  • He hotheadedly dismissed her concerns before listening.
  • The team made decisions hotheadedly, leading to mistakes.

Translations

Translations of the word "hotheadedly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น impetuosamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเคฎ เคฆเคฟเคฎเคพเค— เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hitzeๅคดig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan marah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะฐะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zapalnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ญใซ่ก€ใŒไธŠใฃใฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avec colรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de manera airada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ateลŸli bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™”๋‚˜์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ุชู‡ูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pevnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกruลพivo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„คๆ€’ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vroฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heitt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ัั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒชแƒฎแƒšแƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑzฤŸฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de manera airada

Etymology

The term 'hotheadedly' combines the adjective 'hotheaded', which means easily angered or quick to react emotionally, with the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The word 'hotheaded' itself emerged from the metaphorical use of 'hot', denoting anger or passion, and 'head', which can symbolize one's temperament or personality. The earliest usage of 'hotheaded' dates back to the 16th century. The word captures the essence of impulsivity associated with heated emotions. As language evolved, the transition to 'hotheadedly' as an adverb indicated the manner in which someone may approach situations zealously or without thought. This evolution reflects a cultural recognition of emotional reactions in human behavior, particularly in stressful or combative scenarios.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,690, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.