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as in moody
frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods
one of those temperamental actresses who can make life difficult for everyone around her
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
stock prices have been pretty temperamental lately, often fluctuating wildly
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Recent Examples of temperamental
But Velocity builds aren’t delicate collectibles or temperamental garage queens.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
The beloved, temperamental fruit is a staple in Mexican cuisine, sushi and brunch.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
But the rabid fans were left disappointed as Lahore’s temperamental weather spoiled the party and ended what had been an engrossing match.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Sam is trying to keep a good relationship with the temperamental U.S. President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford), who wants Sam to rebuild the Avengers.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
The beloved, temperamental fruit is a staple in Mexican cuisine, sushi and brunch.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
But the rabid fans were left disappointed as Lahore’s temperamental weather spoiled the party and ended what had been an engrossing match.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Sam is trying to keep a good relationship with the temperamental U.S. President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford), who wants Sam to rebuild the Avengers.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperamental
Adjective
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To transform a home into a Leo's sanctuary, layer plaid and moody colors.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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This week, Drake and PartyNextDoor nice up our Valentine’s Day with some moody new love songs, Sabrina Carpenter taps her idol Dolly Parton for a twangy remix, and Addison Rae delivers another cheeky hit.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Relievers have always been volatile, prone to inconsistency and bouts of wildness.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Trading since has been extremely volatile, with the stock down 13% on Friday, leaving it 18% above its IPO price.—
Annie Palmer,Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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Clients who check their investments frequently tend to experience more anxiety and are more likely to make impulsive changes.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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In Trump's impulsive first term, Waltz might've been fired.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Fittingly, given the unpredictable nature of the campaign, who knows what the result or circumstances will be at Tottenham Hotspur on the day Hurzeler’s first season draws to a close?—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Probably Not Complicating matters is that Trump’s trade policy is unpredictable.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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This unstable dwelling, with its crumbling walls and lack of proper bedrooms for the children, comes to stand for a far more sinister lack of boundaries.—
Leslie Camhi,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
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If someone is making credible threats or is mentally unstable, existing laws already allow for arrests, mental health evaluations, and emergency detentions—all of which come with constitutional safeguards.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Temperamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperamental. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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