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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
The temperamental Moon and passionate Mars are in a spat, but their abrupt energy can have beneficial effects for your wider circle and your more intimate connections.
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Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
The weather has been temperamental in Iowa recently.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 19 Mar. 2026
On the surface, telling Night Night Fawn through a character as transphobic, narcissistic, and temperamental as Barbara might seem to give greater weight to the perspectives that shape anti-trans sentiments and legislation.
—Isle McElroy, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
The North Face’s ThermoBall Traction Mules are the perfect shoes to wear for temperamental weather.
—Iman Balagam, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
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Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
The weather has been temperamental in Iowa recently.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 19 Mar. 2026
On the surface, telling Night Night Fawn through a character as transphobic, narcissistic, and temperamental as Barbara might seem to give greater weight to the perspectives that shape anti-trans sentiments and legislation.
—Isle McElroy, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
The North Face’s ThermoBall Traction Mules are the perfect shoes to wear for temperamental weather.
—Iman Balagam, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for temperamental
Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperamental
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The moody Moon lights up your creativity zone and squares auspicious Jupiter in your 2nd House of Funds, so playful urges may collide with budget reality.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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The show stars Camila Morrone as Rachel Harkin, a moody stoner chick who falls for her golden retriever fiancé Nicky Cunningham (Adam DiMarco) despite their differences.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2026
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The comparison isn't perfect — stock data spans decades, while trends in trading card values are shorter and more volatile — but the outperformance in certain windows is still striking.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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These volatile, double-digit voting shifts directly contrast more stable voting patterns among other major demographic groups, including the Black and white electorates, where shifts from cycle to cycle tend to be just a few points.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 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
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Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Air travelers are paying the price of the shutdown with unpredictable, snaking TSA lines at airports across the country, jeopardizing their chances to pass through security on time for their flights.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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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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“Temperamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperamental. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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