as in volatile
frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods
teenagers are often both moody and changeable
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Recent Examples of moody
Split between two buildings, the 65 rooms and suites come in a wild variety of shapes and sizes: Some are brighter, some feature dark, moodier interior design, some come with partial sea views, larger suites are outfitted with plunge pools.
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Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 16 July 2025
Meanwhile, with no moody cliffs to stand and stare off into the sea, Theo takes his brooding ritual to the Thames.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 July 2025
The dining room at Burnt Ends is moody and loud and fun as guests drink Old Fashioneds and big Australian reds.
—Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
On the style side, the vibe is transitional: shirtdresses and button-downs that’ll take you from summer to fall, moody bags that look great with denim, and popular boots to style with dresses.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 July 2025
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Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 16 July 2025
Meanwhile, with no moody cliffs to stand and stare off into the sea, Theo takes his brooding ritual to the Thames.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 July 2025
The dining room at Burnt Ends is moody and loud and fun as guests drink Old Fashioneds and big Australian reds.
—Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
On the style side, the vibe is transitional: shirtdresses and button-downs that’ll take you from summer to fall, moody bags that look great with denim, and popular boots to style with dresses.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moody
Adjective
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Create Short-term and Long-term Business Plans When getting your business off the ground, the beginning is often the most volatile time.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Traditionally, buyers use their personal bank accounts to buy a stablecoin, and then use the stablecoin to trade for some other kind of more volatile crypto, such as Bitcoin or something else.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Merz, 69, is impulsive, prickly under pressure and occasionally leans into populist bluster.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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Unlike reckless risk-taking, which is impulsive and uninformed, calculated risk should be strategic and intentional.—
Vikram Joshi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Despite its self-destructive proclivities, the irritable giant has managed to make, and keep, a friend.—
Robin George Andrews,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Determined to make a clean SPF, Brown says a chemical formula was out of the question (chemical sunscreens are often thought to be unsafe for the coral reef and irritable to sensitive skin types).—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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And the economy, right now, feels unstable to many, as grocery prices rise and the job market goes on a diet.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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According to a report released in April, 72% of clients of reentry welcome centers across the state between June 2023 and May 2024 reported having unstable housing situations.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Sonny is superstitious and temperamental and unpredictable.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Here in Southern California, with the exception of cilantro, which sprouts and goes to seed really quickly, and tarragon, which, like so many things French, has a reputation for being temperamental, fresh herbs are easy to grow year-round.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moody. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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