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
Naturally, that energy shows up in our nail choices too, with vibrant hues replacing winter's deeper, moodier tones.
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 May 2026
Options include a full-leather interior, an Ultimate Audio System, moody ambient lighting, and more.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
For a moodier, inkier blue, Smith loves Sherwin-Williams' Dark Night.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Goodrich slowed the tempo and added layers of strings, harp and glockenspiel atop McCartney’s moody bass line.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 May 2026
Options include a full-leather interior, an Ultimate Audio System, moody ambient lighting, and more.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
For a moodier, inkier blue, Smith loves Sherwin-Williams' Dark Night.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Goodrich slowed the tempo and added layers of strings, harp and glockenspiel atop McCartney’s moody bass line.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moody
Adjective
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There are fears that the situation could escalate and drag the volatile Tigray region into a proxy war, even as relief agencies warn of a dire humanitarian situation on the ground.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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A little over a decade later, Raja Club Athletic was established in 1949 during the final, increasingly volatile years before independence.—
Radier Odhiambo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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This skill prevents reactive leadership, builds trust and enables thoughtful responses rather than impulsive reactions that can damage relationships and morale.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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The attacks were rarely sudden or impulsive.—
Michael Brunker,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Even Adam’s irritable female boss, Suzie (Sasheer Zamata), hides under a people-pleasing mask.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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That’s because the Moon is at odds with Mars today and everyone is irritable.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Because the chemicals and the tank were deemed unstable, responders couldn't immediately access all the areas of the facility to search for additional victims, officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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So we are used to operating in a very unstable context.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Your 2nd House of Resources faces a tug as temperamental Moon opposes aching Chiron in your 8th House of Intimacy and Resources, asking for careful boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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There are only a handful of players who can survive temperamental eruptions and win matches, seemingly using that eruption to clear the brain and create a hinge moment.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moody. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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