as in impulsive
prone to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
had a freakish roommate in college who once decided to drive all the way to Canada on the spur of the moment
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Recent Examples of freakish
As the sketch progressed, Sherman showed off more pustules on her body, each one featuring a different cast member’s face and a different gimmick: playing a tambourine, eating cheese, barfing up black gunk—all together creating a freakish little symphony.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2022
There are even some (not me) who believe that Penn State LB Micah Parsons warrants serious consideration for the pick, as his near-limitless potential — due to his inexperience at the position combined with his freakish athletic traits — in the Cowboys defense.
—John Owning, Dallas News, 7 Apr. 2021
He’s seen what a pro-level work ethic looks like and has applied it to his approach while still having those freakish physical gifts.
—Stephen Means, cleveland, 20 Aug. 2020
Perry, led by the 6-8 freakish athletes Cody Williams and Koa Peat, who could make an argument for a rare co-Players of the Year in Arizona, could beat the local prep academies in the Valley.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 5 Feb. 2023
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2022
There are even some (not me) who believe that Penn State LB Micah Parsons warrants serious consideration for the pick, as his near-limitless potential — due to his inexperience at the position combined with his freakish athletic traits — in the Cowboys defense.
—John Owning, Dallas News, 7 Apr. 2021
He’s seen what a pro-level work ethic looks like and has applied it to his approach while still having those freakish physical gifts.
—Stephen Means, cleveland, 20 Aug. 2020
Perry, led by the 6-8 freakish athletes Cody Williams and Koa Peat, who could make an argument for a rare co-Players of the Year in Arizona, could beat the local prep academies in the Valley.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 5 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freakish
Adjective
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The proliferation of financial news, sensationalist headlines, and social media can amplify anxiety, leading to impulsive decisions that deviate from long-term plans.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Even during a recession, advisors should encourage clients to avoid impulsive moves like selling assets at depressed prices.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The film is set in a dystopian future and follows a teenage girl who teams with an eccentric grifter and mysterious robot to find her brother.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
13 Mar. 2025
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Its latest, Brown Flowers, has an eccentric collection of notes (Queen Anne’s lace!—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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In Haiti, there hasn’t been a general election in nearly a decade; more than a million have been displaced by armed gang violence and the country’s volatile capital is on the verge of collapse.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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Concerning Performance Metrics Notably, FDX stock has seen an impact worse than the benchmark S&P 500 index during some of the recent downturns —a critical consideration for investors evaluating their risk tolerance in today’s volatile environment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Delicate butterfly appliqués across the bust add a whimsical touch.—
Patricia Alfonso Tortolani,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2025
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Her wispy, whimsical vocals hovered above glitchy pre-recorded montages of laughter, snippets of conversation, and glowing synth swells from a laptop to her right.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
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