explosiveness
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6.3
- noun
- /ɪkˈsploʊsɪvnəs/
:
explosividad
- His explosiveness often surprised his friends when they pushed his buttons.
Examples
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It seems to be an overreaction because people are just seeing the 'pow!', the explosiveness.
Blog text (19) -
Some of this explosiveness just came from a naturally bad temperament, of course.
Fiction book (1996) -
Purely because more than anything, his explosiveness and not only that, his cold bloodedness.
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More guidance under CP3 this year will help Bledsoe learn to slow down and take advantage of his explosiveness.
Blog text (12) -
Other negative dispositional tendencies, such as explosiveness and poor impulse control, could also result in erratic employment and strained family relations that, in turn, exacerbate the symptoms of personality disorder.
Academic text (2003) -
"Some talk race and religion, exploit the volatility and explosiveness that decades of drone warfare, of 'crusader' invasions, of defilement of every spiritual value, public office, or even a 'blue ticket' guaranteeing them the promise of eternal life, perhaps the greatest conspiracy theory of all, and we allowed them to rule us."
Blog text (12) -
The sudden explosiveness of her temper caught everyone off guard during the meeting.
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Teachers need to manage students' explosiveness to create a better classroom environment.
Synonyms
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3.6
A sudden short burst of anger
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3.9
Strong wild force in nature, like a storm or big waves
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8.4
A very strong feeling shown in speech or action
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3.9
To become angry easily or suddenly
A very strong anger or violent force that shows in actions
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Etymology
Explosiveness comes from the Latin verb explodere, from ex- 'out' and plaudere 'to clap', the same root as explode. A helpful way to remember this sense is to imagine feelings that 'burst out' quickly, which is why the word describes sudden, strong reactions or anger.