hot-headedness
hot-headedness — noun
1. the tendency to act on sudden anger or strong feeling without stopping to think
the tendency to act on sudden anger or strong feeling without stopping to think about what might happen next
Kofi's hot-headedness got him into a fight at the bus stop.
possessive + hot-headedness + got someone into trouble
The coach warned Fatima that her hot-headedness on the court hurt the whole team.
A moment of hot-headedness made Mr. Delgado quit his job without another offer.
Jun-seo later regretted the hot-headedness that made him shout at his grandmother.
The team lost the deal because of Amir's hot-headedness at the negotiation table.
- impulsiveness
broader — covers any unplanned action, not necessarily driven by anger
- rashness
stresses haste and lack of care; can apply to calm but careless decisions
- impetuosity
more formal; suggests forceful, passionate energy behind the action
- level-headedness
the quality of staying calm and thinking clearly under pressure
- deliberation
careful thought before acting, the direct opposite of rushing in
用法筆記
Uncountable noun — you cannot say 'a hot-headedness' or 'hot-headednesses'. This word describes a personality trait, not a single event.