trigger-happy (Meaning)
trigger-happy (s)
irresponsible in the use of firearms
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
Synonyms & Antonyms of trigger-happy
Synonyms:
- in-your-face
- pushy
- combative
- ambitious
- quarrelsome
- contentious
- assertive
- belligerent
- aggressive
- disputatious
- truculent
- bellicose
- high-pressure
- warlike
- enterprising
- militant
- pugnacious
Antonyms:
- docile
- tractable
- unambitious
- easygoing
- unassertive
- acquiescent
- passive
- deferential
- unambitious
- amenable
- relaxed
- acquiescent
- passive
- nonassertive
- nonassertive
- unassertive
- ambitionless
- low-pressure
- tractable
- unaggressive
- unaggressive
- easygoing
- timid
- submissive
- unenterprising
- compliant
- docile
- submissive
- ambitionless
- amenable
- timid
- compliant
- unenterprising
- deferential
- relaxed
- low-pressure
Synonyms:
- go-getting
- obtrusive
- emboldened
- unapologetic
- fierce
- adventurous
- overconfident
- self-assertive
- adventuresome
- cocky
- daring
- argumentative
- vigorous
- hyperaggressive
- gladiatorial
- feisty
- venturesome
- impudent
- bumptious
- insolent
- energetic
- overambitious
- venturous
- gutsy
- discordant
- confident
- hustling
- dynamic
- self-asserting
- gung ho
- strenuous
- cheeky
- cocksure
- dashing
- emphatic
Antonyms:
- yielding
- reserved
- shrinking
- obsequious
- lowly
- quiet
- demure
- quiet
- laid-back
- resigned
- bashful
- unobtrusive
- modest
- yielding
- obsequious
- retiring
- laid-back
- subdued
- bashful
- shy
- modest
- diffident
- shy
- demure
- shrinking
- humble
- retiring
- reserved
- unobtrusive
- lowly
- meek
- humble
- meek
- subdued
- mild
- mild
- mousy
- slavish
- diffident
- servile
- mousy
- slavish
- servile
- resigned
trigger-happy Sentence Examples
- The trigger-happy soldier opened fire without hesitation, killing several innocent civilians.
- The police officer was trigger-happy, firing his weapon indiscriminately during a routine traffic stop.
- The child was given a toy gun, making him trigger-happy and causing him to shoot at his friends.
- The video game was so violent and realistic that it made players trigger-happy.
- The adrenaline rush from shooting made the hunter trigger-happy, causing him to shoot at anything that moved.
- The author portrayed the character as trigger-happy, seeking violence whenever possible.
- The politician's comments were so inflammatory that they made people trigger-happy, ready to lash out at others.
- The trigger-happy nature of the security guard made everyone in the building feel uneasy.
- The gang members were trigger-happy, often shooting at each other even over minor disputes.
- The traumatized veteran became trigger-happy, reacting violently to loud noises or unexpected movements.
FAQs About the word trigger-happy
irresponsible in the use of firearms, marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
in-your-face, pushy, combative, ambitious, quarrelsome, contentious, assertive,belligerent, aggressive, disputatious
docile, tractable, unambitious, easygoing, unassertive, acquiescent, passive, deferential, unambitious, amenable
The trigger-happy soldier opened fire without hesitation, killing several innocent civilians.
The police officer was trigger-happy, firing his weapon indiscriminately during a routine traffic stop.
The child was given a toy gun, making him trigger-happy and causing him to shoot at his friends.
The video game was so violent and realistic that it made players trigger-happy.
