tĕm'prə-mĕn'tl, tĕm'pər-ə-
Given to frequent changes of mood; temperamental.
Likely to shift quickly and unpredictably; unstable; explosive
The opposite of dependable
Showing or marked by erratic or volatile emotions or behavior.
Easily hurt, upset, or offended:
peaceful (antonym)
Not involving violence or employing force:
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happy (antonym)
Cheerful; willing:
Seemingly impossible; incredible
Requiring special tact or skill in handling; delicate:
Readily affected with or stirred by emotion:
Playful or fanciful, especially in a humorous way:
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feelings (related)
Given to changeable emotional states, especially of anger or gloom
continue (related)
Following no predictable pattern
easy-going (antonym)
Alternative spelling of easygoing.
laid-back (antonym)
(Informal) Relaxed, calm, easygoing, etc.; not frenetic, hurried, or forced
Being such that alteration is possible:
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Lacking consistency, regularity, or uniformity:
Displaying or marked by a lack of consistency, especially:
Not constant; changeable
The definition of mercurial is changeable or fickle.
Very sensitive or easily upset; touchy
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Unable to be predicted.
Inconstant in purpose, or volatile in behaviour.
A factor or condition that is subject to change, especially one that is allowed to change in a scientific experiment to test a hypothesis.
change (related)
Following no predictable pattern
The definition of capricious is someone or something that is subject to sudden, unpredictable changes.
The definition of uncertain is not definite or not confirmed.
highly strung (related)
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cantankerous (related)
cranky (related)
short-tempered (related)
accident-prone (related)
skittish (related)
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