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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
Brody plays these hairpin temperamental turns for maximum comedic effect in what’s probably the funniest of his Anderson performances.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Even young kids, who can be temperamental and are still learning to socialize, have trouble always being kind.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 15 May 2025
Known for its porous, temperamental nature, Mizunara imparts a distinctive flavor profile with floral, herbal and nutty characteristics.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
This August Wilson adaptation pits Viola Davis’ eponymous temperamental blues singer against her lover, her white producers, and, occasionally, her bandmates.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 7 May 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Even young kids, who can be temperamental and are still learning to socialize, have trouble always being kind.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 15 May 2025
Known for its porous, temperamental nature, Mizunara imparts a distinctive flavor profile with floral, herbal and nutty characteristics.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
This August Wilson adaptation pits Viola Davis’ eponymous temperamental blues singer against her lover, her white producers, and, occasionally, her bandmates.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperamental
Adjective
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He’s already hit puberty and can be as moody as your average teen.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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Muted beige and gray are the dominant shades, but darker tones are also sprinkled throughout, like in the grandson’s moody black suite.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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That matters for investors seeking capital preservation as equity and bond markets remain volatile.—
Artem Milinchuk,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Yet, her bounce-back with a 2-under across the next 15 holes shows how volatile golf can be.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Outfits that once felt aspirational quickly become irrelevant, leaving behind a cycle of impulsive purchases, lukewarm satisfaction, and the constant itch for reinvention.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Essence,
8 July 2025
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Back in 1937, Winfield James, Harry Caldwell and Jimmy Pickard — three impulsive teens from Abilene, just out of high school and trying to avoid summer jobs — paddled a small canoe some 660 miles down the Colorado from Ballinger, Texas, to the Gulf of Mexico.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Unlike cheaper rebounders that can feel stiff or unpredictable, this one stays sturdy and responsive.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Trump criticized the Russian leader, describing Putin as unpredictable.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
14 July 2025
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For manufacturers using Odoo, a strategic approach to agentic AI can help prepare for unstable markets, rising costs, shifting customer demands and hostile geopolitics.—
Dmitriy Stepanov,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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But Haiti remains unstable, Columbus' Manuel said, disputing the government's claim that conditions have improved there.—
Danae King,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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“Temperamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperamental. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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