flickery

adjective

Definition of flickerynext
as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly wise political leaders don't try to govern according to flickery public opinion

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  1. volatile
  2. unpredictable
  3. changeful
  4. unstable
  5. inconsistent
  6. mercurial
Adjective
  • Over the past four years, Bitcoin has been extremely volatile, as shown by the 2022 collapse of the crypto giant FTX.
    Deena Zaidi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
  • By investing in these areas now, businesses are laying the groundwork for long-term success in an increasingly volatile and complex global environment beyond today’s election.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of volatile
Adjective
  • But Bird belongs to Bailey, and to first-timer Adams, who does a winning job of being unpredictable herself, even if the film would be better off delving deeper into one of the relationships in her life rather than dipping into all of them in turn.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Combined with worries over increasing predator numbers and unpredictable winters, these circumstances had led managers to cut moose tags by more than 50 percent, the study’s authors explain.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of unpredictable
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of changeful
Adjective
  • Harris has leaned heavily on presenting Trump as unstable, unhinged, and dictatorial in the final weeks of the campaign.
    W. James Antle III, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In the past, recruiters have discouraged workers from job-hopping because it was looked upon as unstable and irresponsible.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of unstable
Adjective
  • This, Westcott told jurors, is inconsistent with Allen's actual behaviors during sessions with Wala.
    Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Loomer has cast doubt on his ability to appeal to true conservatives, referring to his policy positions as inconsistent with the MAGA agenda and his historical ties to the Democratic Party.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of inconsistent
Adjective
  • The mercurial population of the District of Columbia, with 8.48% of residents being newcomers, then North Dakota at 4.44%.
    Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The mercurial billionaire’s fawning support of a Republican candidate who promises to roll back environmental progress is a dilemma for a company whose core buyers identify as climate-conscious Democrats.
    Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of mercurial
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