The difference between Hotheaded and Impetuous

When used as adjectives, hotheaded means pertaining to or characteristic of a hothead or hotheadedness, whereas impetuous means making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.


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  1. Hotheaded as an adjective:

    Pertaining to or characteristic of a hothead or hotheadedness; (of a person) easily excited or angered.

  1. Impetuous as an adjective:

    Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.

  2. Impetuous as an adjective:

    Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.