moodiness

noun

Definition of moodinessnext
1
as in unpredictability

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as in sorrow

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Recent Examples of moodiness The band is reaching further beyond its guitar-rock foundations, pushing deeper into electronic moodiness and orchestral sweep in songs that feel more designed than banged out. — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026 Yet his history of cancellations, perpetual moodiness and ongoing string of underwhelming work frame this as a bet with long odds. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Lana Del Rey’s gradient shade offers a beautiful blend of warm brunette tones that are intoxicating and rich to match the moodiness of fall. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 For the kitchen, neutral stoneware dishes, acacia wood bowls, tools, and marble trays add depth and moodiness. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 The game feels more atmospheric with fog and snow effects, while the lighting increases the realism and moodiness of the campaign. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 The video’s moodiness subtly underscores the fact that the lion’s share of these tracks are built on one muffled breakbeat, which tolls like clockwork across the LP. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026 On a team that often struggled with moodiness last season, Connelly and Finch believe Ball’s euphoric style of play and sunny disposition will be a welcome addition. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Lynn told me that Colson shared his father’s moodiness, if not his stifling conservatism. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moodiness
  1. unpredictability
  2. sorrow
  3. impulsiveness
  4. somberness
  5. capriciousness
  6. hopelessness
  7. grief
  8. anguish
Noun
  • Avoid deciding too quickly whether their unpredictability is a problem.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
  • What readers are saying The comments reflect a mix of skepticism, humor, and concern about the unpredictability of weather forecasts and the impact of climate change.
    — Ben Noll, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of unpredictability
Noun
  • And Saturday, with the game temporarily relocated to Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Gators couldn’t even drown their sorrows in the usual Jacksonville sunshine.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari expressed sorrow over the deaths and called for a prompt, transparent investigation to determine the cause, according to a statement from his office.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of sorrow
Noun
  • His earlier films offer the immediacy of real-time creation, of something not unfinished but unreworked, thrust onto the screen with an impulsiveness that’s balanced by the careful conception behind it.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Yakkity’s impulsiveness and wisecracking jokes provide the laughs, while Keo’s rivalry with his father (and his crush on Lemony) ground the show with genuine emotional dynamics.
    — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Definition of impulsiveness
Noun
  • In 1848, the landscape architect Andrew Jackson Downing observed that places like Green-Wood and Mount Auburn Cemetery in Boston did a better job of alleviating stress than encouraging somberness.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026
  • There’s a crepuscular somberness, a feeling of looking back on the perfect day, knowing bliss won’t last forever.
    — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
Definition of somberness
Noun
  • Herman enjoys the capriciousness of the kiln, never knowing quite what will emerge from it.
    — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Trump’s credibility has been undercut by his own capriciousness.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of capriciousness
Noun
  • Few residents wanted to speak about politics, citing a general feeling of hopelessness and frustration.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Burdick seemed to have drawn directly from McCarthy’s experience, the hopelessness of fighting with his father over a world his father had already ruined, the surrender to indulgence and mindless violence because…why not?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of hopelessness
Noun
  • The death was met by a swell of grief, including from former Mexican leaders across the political spectrum.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Harvard Health’s advice on coping with holiday grief suggests adjusting celebrations or starting new traditions when old ones feel too painful.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of grief
Noun
  • Better Over Time should give him an opportunity to expunge his anguish and, if not necessarily heal, then find clarity on why his preternatural talent has brought a mixture of blessings and frustration.
    — Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
  • His role as a theater director in ‘The Debut,’ isn’t the showstopping kind, but it is made memorable for the actor’s moments of tenacity, anguish and vulnerability.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
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“Moodiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moodiness. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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