mercurial

adjective

Meaning

Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.

Examples

The politician's mercurial temperament made it difficult for his staff to predict his reactions to the daily news.
Investors are wary of the mercurial nature of the cryptocurrency market, where prices can crash in a matter of seconds.

Synonyms: fickle, volatile, capricious, temperamental

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mercurial

adjective

Pronunciation: /mərˈkjʊəriəl/

Definition

Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.

Examples

The politician's mercurial temperament made it difficult for his staff to predict his reactions to the daily news.
Investors are wary of the mercurial nature of the cryptocurrency market, where prices can crash in a matter of seconds.
His mercurial personality kept his friends constantly on edge, never knowing which version of him they would encounter.

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