Hothead

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person who is quick to anger and prone to acting impulsively without proper thought.

“The manager warned the hothead that another outburst would result in suspension.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

hot·head

Related Words

Synonyms

daredevilmadcapswashbucklerlunatic

Antonyms

calm personpeacemaker

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Compound of HOT and HEAD, H appears at both the start and in HEAD

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points, both D and H are moderate tiles and the compound is well-known

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “hothead”.

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