as in volatile
frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods
teenagers are often both moody and changeable
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Recent Examples of moody
More than a decade after breaking through with its moody, black-and-white aesthetic, the Neighbourhood remains a defining voice in alternative pop — and fans in Fort Worth can expect both nostalgia and new material when the band returns to the stage.
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Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Though the restaurant is still under construction, the chefs say the goal is a comfortable, neighborhood atmosphere — minimalist, moody and approachable.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The classic John Williams score, which has been swapped for something much more moody, like epic trailer-core.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Quiet, moody, soft, and veiled, this Miyagawa-cho geisha district hotel is a newcomer with an old soul.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
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Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Though the restaurant is still under construction, the chefs say the goal is a comfortable, neighborhood atmosphere — minimalist, moody and approachable.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The classic John Williams score, which has been swapped for something much more moody, like epic trailer-core.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Quiet, moody, soft, and veiled, this Miyagawa-cho geisha district hotel is a newcomer with an old soul.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moody
Adjective
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Deterring Pests Another companion planting strategy is to interplant crops with plants that produce volatile chemicals such as strong odors that confuse pests.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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As a result, expect the stock market to remain volatile next week as updates on the Iran war continue to roll through.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Symptoms include short-term memory loss, anxiety, and impulsive behaviour.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Soon after, Mercury will collide with Mars, increasing the likelihood of heated debates and impulsive reactions.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rigorous, blustery winter; winding sleety spring; hot, moist enervating summer; changeful autumn with its dog-days; these are absolutely unknown.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Jan. 2023
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Hers is the kind of face that inspires directors to tight framing — gleaming, as if smoothed from marble, and yet somehow pliant, changeful.—
Jordan Kisner Jack Davison,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2022
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From the dramatic adolescent to the unpredictable PMS-ing woman to the irritable menopausal crone, unattractive stereotypes of women ruled by their hormones abound.—
Patricia Bencivenga,
STAT,
26 Mar. 2026
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Caroly is immediately affected, glued to the TV; John, suddenly irritable, retreats.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Geopolitically, the world seems to be getting more unstable.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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How geopolitical risk remains a wildcard Gold has long been considered a safe-haven investment to turn to when the world feels unstable, but recent months have shown that relationship isn't always so simple.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The temperamental Moon is in your transformative 8th house, squaring Jupiter in your inspiration zone.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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The earliest selections date from right after her move from her hometown of New Orleans to San Francisco, the Gulf Coast’s temperamental weather and her mother’s home cooking fresh in her memory.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moody. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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