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
From Dom Dolla’s moody electronica to Stapleton’s roaring country to Peggy Gou’s meditative Eurodance and Myke Towers’ lowrider-worthy reggaeton, the F1 soundtrack charts a path that mirrors the seasonal race calendar’s journey across the globe.
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Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025
The images are nicely composed and dramatically lighted, with bright, sometimes moody big-sky exteriors that suggest freedom and many interior scenes pushed to claustrophobic darkness.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The brick colorway is especially dreamy, a mix of terracotta and mocha that feels both moody and soothing at the same time.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 May 2025
Teens may be moody, glued to their phones, or reluctant to try new foods or wake up early for tours.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025
The images are nicely composed and dramatically lighted, with bright, sometimes moody big-sky exteriors that suggest freedom and many interior scenes pushed to claustrophobic darkness.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The brick colorway is especially dreamy, a mix of terracotta and mocha that feels both moody and soothing at the same time.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 May 2025
Teens may be moody, glued to their phones, or reluctant to try new foods or wake up early for tours.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moody
Adjective
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But make no mistake: the situation remains extremely volatile.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Israel’s strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation, which appeared to catch many world leaders unawares, is the latest sign of a more volatile world.—
Rob Gillies,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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These groups are targeted because they are either perceived as trusting, impulsive or unfamiliar with how digital scams operate.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2025
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Similarly to Libra, there are many components to her vibe that juxtapose each other, making her level-headed and impulsive.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Because the Sun’s magnetic field is especially unstable and dynamic near the solar poles, particularly the south pole, a good, hard look can pay dividends that will protect us here on Earth.—
David Szondy
June 15,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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The lawsuit alleges Saffold was unstable during the procedure, and the anesthesiologist and nurse failed to give him proper medical intervention to save his life.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2025
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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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Her tone is free-associative, irritable and rat-a-tat.—
Alexandra Jacobs,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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When an owner is distracted or irritable from work stress, the dog notices.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Brody plays these hairpin temperamental turns for maximum comedic effect in what’s probably the funniest of his Anderson performances.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Even young kids, who can be temperamental and are still learning to socialize, have trouble always being kind.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
15 May 2025
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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moody. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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