as in impulsive
prone to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
had a freakish roommate in college who once decided to drive all the way to Canada on the spur of the moment
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Recent Examples of freakish
There’s always the freakish surgery-return season from Verlander to point to, but that’s an obvious outlier that won’t be topped until the nanobots are duct-taping ligaments back together in real-time.
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Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
There may never be another big American exhibition about this freakish little era, when artists figured out how to make colorful ooze do their bidding.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
In this instance, freakish conditions had directed the sound of an Antarctic event northward, toward a lonely expanse of ocean.
—Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
The 100 percent carbon shaft of the Storm 2 is strong enough to withstand freakish plants that would normally end in snapping, light enough (at 75 grams per meter) to prevent fatigue after repetitive motion, and stiff enough to propel us forward.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2024
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Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
There may never be another big American exhibition about this freakish little era, when artists figured out how to make colorful ooze do their bidding.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
In this instance, freakish conditions had directed the sound of an Antarctic event northward, toward a lonely expanse of ocean.
—Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
The 100 percent carbon shaft of the Storm 2 is strong enough to withstand freakish plants that would normally end in snapping, light enough (at 75 grams per meter) to prevent fatigue after repetitive motion, and stiff enough to propel us forward.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freakish
Adjective
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These groups are targeted because they are either perceived as trusting, impulsive or unfamiliar with how digital scams operate.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2025
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Similarly to Libra, there are many components to her vibe that juxtapose each other, making her level-headed and impulsive.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s a story about how the father and mother grow closer together through this eccentric child.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Tobias is a quirky, eccentric and immensely talented choreographer, always wearing headphones.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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But make no mistake: the situation remains extremely volatile.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Israel’s strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation, which appeared to catch many world leaders unawares, is the latest sign of a more volatile world.—
Rob Gillies,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Pick up a map at the Visitor Center, then walk the town in search of each whimsical, photo-worthy piece of public art.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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The series also teaches children scientific and mechanical concepts in a whimsical, charming way.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
18 June 2025
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“Freakish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freakish. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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