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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 55 synonyms and 40 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hair-trigger along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hair-trigger

  • accurate
  • actual
  • acute
  • at once
  • at present time
  • at this moment
  • clear
  • critical
  • current
  • delicate
  • direct
  • discerning
  • existing
  • extant
  • fast
  • fine
  • first
  • good
  • hyperacute
  • hypersensitive
  • in a flash
  • instant
  • keen
  • live
  • momentary
  • next
  • now
  • on hand
  • oversensitive
  • paramount
  • perceptive
  • piercing
  • precarious
  • precise
  • present
  • pressing
  • prompt
  • quick
  • rapid
  • receptive
  • sensible
  • sensitive
  • sharp
  • spontaneous
  • subtle
  • supersensitive
  • ticklish
  • touchy
  • transitory
  • tricky
  • uncertain
  • unpredictable
  • up-to-date
  • urgent
  • volatile

Antonyms for hair-trigger

Meanings of hair-trigger

  • noun
    1. A trigger that will set off a firearm when even a very small pressure is applied.
  • adjective
    1. Unstable, in a situation that could be worsened by the slightest mistake.
    2. 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 95 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hair-trigger, such as: accurate, actual, acute, at once, at present time, at this moment, away.

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keen

quick

immediate

on hand

acute

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