The difference between Hotheaded and Short-tempered

When used as adjectives, hotheaded means pertaining to or characteristic of a hothead or hotheadedness, whereas short-tempered means easily angered.

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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. Short-tempered as an adjective:

    Easily angered; frequently losing one's temper.

    Examples:

    "She is so short-tempered that people avoid her company."

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