hotheadedness
[/ˈhɒtˌhɛdɪdnəs/]
noun
impulsividade; temperamento explosivo; irritabilidade
1. The quality or state of being prone to sudden anger, impulsive actions, or rash decisions without thinking
His hotheadedness often got him into trouble at work.
Sua impulsividade frequentemente o metia em problemas no trabalho.
2. A tendency to lose one's temper quickly or react with excessive emotion
The coach warned the player about his hotheadedness on the field.
O técnico advertiu o jogador sobre seu temperamento explosivo em campo.
In Brazilian culture, hotheadedness is often viewed negatively in professional settings but may be more tolerated in personal relationships or sports. Americans often use 'hotheadedness' to describe impulsive decision-making in business contexts, whereas Brazilians might emphasize the emotional outburst aspect. The term is frequently discussed in anger management and self-improvement discourse in both cultures.
NYC Slang
having a short fuse; being quick to blow up; flying off the handle
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