mood swing

noun

: a very noticeable change in mood
It's hard to relate to someone who has such wild/extreme mood swings.

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How restaurants are adjusting, and in some cases, adjusting smartly Some operators are still treating this like a temporary mood swing. Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2026 The moon’s clash with Jupiter is a confidence booster, but don’t be shocked by a mid-day mood swing. Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 Helping the market get its head around AI The AI mood swing that left LSEG’s shares underperforming the FTSE-100 challenged the core of Schwimmer’s strategy. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026 If there’s a major mood swing, our desire to sit on our hands may change. Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mood swing

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“Mood swing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mood%20swing. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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