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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
From doors that fall off its airplanes and a spacecraft with temperamental thrusters to a workforce threatening to strike, the company has clearly focused more on the bottom line than on quality engineering.
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Georgina Torbet, The Verge, 12 Sep. 2024
Believe it or not, Taurus, a fixed sign, isn’t comfortable under the influence of the temperamental and inconsistent planet.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 30 Aug. 2024
And 245 died or were euthanized in care due to chronic medical or temperamental issues.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 4 June 2024
For instance, Mars thrives in direct, assertive energy but sentimental Cancer is more temperamental and cautious.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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Georgina Torbet, The Verge, 12 Sep. 2024
Believe it or not, Taurus, a fixed sign, isn’t comfortable under the influence of the temperamental and inconsistent planet.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 30 Aug. 2024
And 245 died or were euthanized in care due to chronic medical or temperamental issues.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 4 June 2024
For instance, Mars thrives in direct, assertive energy but sentimental Cancer is more temperamental and cautious.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for temperamental
Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperamental
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The concert was a powerhouse of moody songs rich with Gilmour’s emotive playing.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Marketing proved hard for the moody drama Here per sources: There were few clips that could be cut to wow on talks shows.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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Both are forces of nature — Bug in an impulsive sense and Bird in a more literal manner that hints of something otherworldly about his existence.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The dread of impulsive and cataclysmic decisions in a second Trump term and thousands of federal appointments based on fealty and ideology rather than competence is met on the other side by fears that Vice President Harris won’t make meaningful personnel changes or any new or different decisions.Ryan Craig, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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If a deer is seen crossing or standing beside a road, slow down, because deer can be highly unpredictable and often travel in herds.Gary Stoller, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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What’s clear is that Mr. Trump is unconventional, unpredictable, and transactional – traits that are likely to double as the de facto strategic guideposts for the next four years.Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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“Temperamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperamental. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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