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
Bieber, who is known for her neutral glazed-donut nails, showed off a new moody mani while attending the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards in Los Angeles.
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Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
That translates to Denise in a series of moody black-and-white flashbacks.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
The firm’s signature contemporary organic style mixes natural materials with details that add a wow factor, like playful wall treatments, moody color palettes, and dazzling lighting.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025
The muted pink color combination adds just the perfect pop of color (without being too bright) to an otherwise moody or even neutral palette.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
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Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
That translates to Denise in a series of moody black-and-white flashbacks.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
The firm’s signature contemporary organic style mixes natural materials with details that add a wow factor, like playful wall treatments, moody color palettes, and dazzling lighting.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025
The muted pink color combination adds just the perfect pop of color (without being too bright) to an otherwise moody or even neutral palette.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moody
Adjective
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Some of the problems are caused by a volatile economic landscape.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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President Donald Trump's upcoming Middle East visit will likely focus on reinforcing regional security and strengthening alliances, further heightening the stakes in an already volatile environment.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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To tell the story of a middle-aged man’s impulsive leap into restaurant ownership, he’s gathered an accomplished cast wielding effortless charm.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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Could this change in spending from non-essential items to more essential ones mean a realignment away from impulsive internet purchases and toward more bare essentials?—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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If parts would collapse in real life, the system identifies the first unstable brick and backtracks, removing it and all subsequent bricks before trying a different approach.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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The board’s failure to act courageously sent shockwaves through the organization, resulting in an unstable interim period that unnerved both shareholders and employees.—
Keith D. Dorsey,
Forbes.com,
7 May 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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It is believed to reduce pain and inflammation, and has been used for treatment of back pain, high blood pressure, arthritis, migraines, and irritable bowel disease.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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And even in what was a stilted match played in an increasingly irritable atmosphere, Rogers and Tielemans delivered with an assist each.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This August Wilson adaptation pits Viola Davis’ eponymous temperamental blues singer against her lover, her white producers, and, occasionally, her bandmates.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
7 May 2025
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Clearly, 3) temperamental caution remains the watchword.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moody. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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