hair-trigger
The word “hair-trigger” has 3 syllables: hair-trig-ger.
It's pronounced as /hɛrˈtrɪɡər/.
What is synonym and antonym for hair-trigger?
In the thesaurus, “hair-trigger” has 18 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for hair-trigger along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hair-trigger
- actual
- critical
- hypersensitive
- oversensitive
- precarious
- precise
- prompt
- rapid
- sensitive
- spontaneous
- supersensitive
- ticklish
- touchy
- transitory
- tricky
- unpredictable
- urgent
- volatile
Antonyms for hair-trigger
Meanings of hair-trigger
- noun
- A trigger that will set off a firearm when even a very small pressure is applied.
- adjective
- Unstable, in a situation that could be worsened by the slightest mistake.
- Easily angered, having a short temper.
Example Sentences
- His hair-trigger reaction to criticism often led to unnecessary conflicts.
- The soldier's hair-trigger reflexes saved his life during the intense combat.
- It's important to avoid situations that could provoke his hair-trigger temper.
- The comedian's jokes had a hair-trigger effect, eliciting laughter from the audience instantly.
- As a diplomat, she navigated delicate negotiations with a hair-trigger awareness of potential misunderstandings.
On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hair-trigger, such as: actual, bad, calm, critical, dead, dull, dulled.
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