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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
Aubrey smartly played on Tai’s obvious temperamental discomfort with being adjacent to bullies Kyle and Scot and offered him an opportunity to join up with her, Cydney, and Aubry’s silent partner, Joe Del Campo.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
She is considered one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century and one of the greatest divas of all time due to both her talent and her temperamental reputation.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
The temperamental lovers split over Thanksgiving weekend, TMZ reported.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
White has won two Emmys for his work as temperamental chef Carmy on the Hulu culinary dramedy The Bear, which aired its third season this past summer.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
She is considered one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century and one of the greatest divas of all time due to both her talent and her temperamental reputation.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
The temperamental lovers split over Thanksgiving weekend, TMZ reported.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
White has won two Emmys for his work as temperamental chef Carmy on the Hulu culinary dramedy The Bear, which aired its third season this past summer.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
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This hue captures a dark, moody essence that beautifully balances deep blues and subtle grays, reminiscent of twilight skies.Francois Botha, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Maximalist Sage Green Living Room A dark and moody shade of sage green is a fitting backdrop for this maximalist living room.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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Other volatile organic compounds are also known to contaminate tap water after fires.Pien Huang, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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Despite his volatile nature, Sanders has been linked to NFL teams after beginning his coaching career with Jackson State back in 2020.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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People with depression may be distracted on the road, have a slower reaction time, or have careless or impulsive driving behaviors, like hard braking or speeding.Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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This perspective can help avoid mistakes stemming from poor tax planning or impulsive financial decisions.Rory O'Hara, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Laws and norms govern their actions to a degree but the human element is unpredictable.Richard Bishop, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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On top of this, issues related to money and possessions are unpredictable.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
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To address such an unstable yet technical landscape, businesses ‘curate’ teams of experts and ask them to work together.London Business School, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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An underground glow In fungi, the key step towards bioluminescence occurs when the enzyme luciferase converts light-emitting compound called luciferin into an unstable product.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Temperamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperamental. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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