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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as in impulsiveness
an inclination to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
though some mistook his freakishness for mental illness, it was just a quirk of his personality and nothing more
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Recent Examples of freakish
Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
There may never be another big American exhibition about this freakish little era, when artists figured out how to make colorful ooze do their bidding.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
In this instance, freakish conditions had directed the sound of an Antarctic event northward, toward a lonely expanse of ocean.
—Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
The 100 percent carbon shaft of the Storm 2 is strong enough to withstand freakish plants that would normally end in snapping, light enough (at 75 grams per meter) to prevent fatigue after repetitive motion, and stiff enough to propel us forward.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
There’s always the freakish surgery-return season from Verlander to point to, but that’s an obvious outlier that won’t be topped until the nanobots are duct-taping ligaments back together in real-time.
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
There may never be another big American exhibition about this freakish little era, when artists figured out how to make colorful ooze do their bidding.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
In this instance, freakish conditions had directed the sound of an Antarctic event northward, toward a lonely expanse of ocean.
—Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
The 100 percent carbon shaft of the Storm 2 is strong enough to withstand freakish plants that would normally end in snapping, light enough (at 75 grams per meter) to prevent fatigue after repetitive motion, and stiff enough to propel us forward.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freakish
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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
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Despite his eccentric and theatrical nature, Nagumo proves to be a valuable ally to Sakamoto and his family.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Perry brought energy, eccentric visuals and a nostalgic dose of pop weirdness.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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
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The intricate bee charm adds a whimsical yet sophisticated touch to any jewelry collection.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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With the whimsical bag charm craze showing no sign of a slow down, the timing couldn’t have been more perfect for this summer release.—
Adam Mansuroglu,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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“Freakish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freakish. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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