trigger-happy
adjective
trig·ger-hap·py ˈtri-gər-ˌha-pē 
1
: irresponsible in the use of firearms
especially : inclined to shoot before clearly identifying the target
2
a
: inclined to be irresponsible in matters that might precipitate war
b
: aggressively belligerent in attitude
Word History
First Known Use
1943, in the meaning defined at sense 1
trigger-happy
adjective
as in belligerent
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- belligerent
- bellicose
- pugnacious
- combative
- truculent
- aggressive
- warlike
- militant
- quarrelsome
- ambitious
- disputatious
- pushy
- enterprising
- assertive
- overambitious
- hyperaggressive
- contentious
- argumentative
- in-your-face
- bumptious
- gladiatorial
- dynamic
- go-getting
- adventurous
- overconfident
- emboldened
- energetic
- high-pressure
- cocky
- adventuresome
- impudent
- hustling
- daring
- self-assertive
- discordant
- obtrusive
- fierce
- cheeky
- feisty
- dashing
- insolent
- vigorous
- cocksure
- strenuous
- unapologetic
- venturesome
- self-asserting
- emphatic
- gung ho
- venturous
- gutsy
- brassy
- brash
- domineering
- presumptuous
- confident
- determined
- overbearing
- scrappy
- audacious
- unyielding
- imperious
- unsubdued
- bare-knuckles
- bare-knuckled
- forward
- dominating
- magisterial
- bold
- bare-knuckle
- lordly
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unambitious
- unaggressive
- unassertive
- easygoing
- ambitionless
- docile
- nonassertive
- acquiescent
- relaxed
- amenable
- deferential
- timid
- compliant
- submissive
- passive
- tractable
- bashful
- unenterprising
- resigned
- subdued
- humble
- mild
- laid-back
- shrinking
- meek
- shy
- diffident
- yielding
- low-pressure
- quiet
- lowly
- obsequious
- modest
- reserved
- unobtrusive
- grovelling
- demure
- mousy
- mousey
- slavish
- subservient
- retiring
- servile
- cowering
- cringing
- groveling
- overmodest