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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
Launched in 2018, the Parker Solar Probe was designed to study our temperamental sun, specifically its solar wind activity that’s known to disrupt satellites and jam up telecommunications on Earth.
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Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
But the current results do show that a species that came of age exploring its own planet may well have the temperamental and neurological wherewithal to go much farther—for much longer.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
My starter can be very temperamental when my house gets dry and chilly in the winter.
—Ars Technica, 28 Nov. 2024
Mars retrograde in Leo, starting December 6, adds fiery energy to the mix, sparking both inspiration and temperamental tendencies.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
But the current results do show that a species that came of age exploring its own planet may well have the temperamental and neurological wherewithal to go much farther—for much longer.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
My starter can be very temperamental when my house gets dry and chilly in the winter.
—Ars Technica, 28 Nov. 2024
Mars retrograde in Leo, starting December 6, adds fiery energy to the mix, sparking both inspiration and temperamental tendencies.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperamental
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Update the traditional pattern by choosing a palette that features bright neons, deep and moody colors, or even graphic black and whites to make all who enter your home do a double take.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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Over the course of three years, Picasso diverged from painting convention, utilizing expressive brushwork and a now famously moody blue-green palette.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Dado Ruvic | Reuters Inflation worries, tariffs under the Trump administration and earnings season could continue to keep the stock market volatile and rattle investor sentiment.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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With Earth's weather being altered in dangerous ways, the U.S. government turns to Cody to uncover the truth behind these volatile natural disasters.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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The United States under the chaotic, impulsive leadership of President Donald Trump is abandoning its longstanding alliances with fellow democracies in favor of, at best, strategic ambivalence.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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These are not the actions of a responsible superpower, but rather the impulsive demands of a declining hegemon that has lost its way.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Inspired by the euphoric highs and unpredictable chaos of real-life festivals, SAINt set out to craft a project that feels just as immersive as the events that shaped it.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2025
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The 2024 draft class offered an unpredictable mix, which was clear when the Atlanta Hawks reportedly attempted to shop the No. 1 pick in the weeks leading up to draft night.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Countries like Canada, Portugal, and Australia offer alternative investor visa programs with clear, consistent rules, which would be made more attractive if the U.S. appears unpredictable or politically unstable.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Its secret to staying afloat in an unstable industry in the ever-evolving city of Raleigh is willingness to lean into change.—
Lucille Sherman,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Temperamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperamental. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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