Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in the heat of the moment

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.71 in modern English

Syllables: in- the heat of the -mo-ment
IPA

36

Scrabble Score

20

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

As the hasty result of strong, passionate feelings and without thoughtful consideration.

Example Sentences

"Some prefer a double action gun because it seems more foolproof in the heat of the moment when someone might not be thinking calmly."

Phrases

spur of the moment

Frequently Paired Words

spur of the moment

Antonyms

in the cold light of day

Questions

What does in the heat of the moment mean?: As the hasty result of strong, passionate feelings and without thoughtful consideration.

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