CEFR B2

volatile

adjective

Meaning

Likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

Examples

The political situation in the region is highly volatile.
His volatile temper made him difficult to work with.

Synonyms: unstable, changeable, unpredictable, erratic

Anaversity is an English-learning platform with private classes, Ani practice, and Campus tools for reading, listening, vocabulary, quizzes, level checks, and progress.

volatile (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈvɒlətaɪl/

Definition

Likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

Examples

The political situation in the region is highly volatile.
His volatile temper made him difficult to work with.
The company's stock price has been volatile recently.

How to Use volatile

volatile market (collocation): A financial market characterized by rapid and unpredictable price changes. — "Trading in a volatile market requires quick decisions."
volatile temper (collocation): A personality trait where someone gets angry very quickly and easily. — "Be careful what you say; she has a volatile temper."
volatile organic compounds (collocation): Chemicals containing carbon that easily turn into gas or vapor. — "Many household products emit volatile organic compounds."

Synonyms of volatile

Words with a similar meaning to volatile:

Antonyms of volatile

Words with the opposite meaning to volatile:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary