short-term

[shawrt-turm] / ˈʃɔrtˈtɜrm /

ADJECTIVE

temporary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interim limited momentary

WEAK

Band-Aid acting ad hoc ad interim alternate brief changeable ephemeral evanescent fleeting for the time being fugacious fugitive impermanent make-do makeshift mortal overnight passing perishable pro tem pro tempore provisional provisory shifting short short-lived short-range slapdash stopgap substitute summary supply temp transient transitory unfixed unstable volatile

Antonyms

STRONGEST

permanent

Example Sentences

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"The focus on short-term, reactive 'fixes' has left the government chasing after pressures pushed from one part of the system to the next," Sir Geoffrey said in a statement.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

However, this structure was invalidated following the break of the short-term uptrend line earlier this week.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

First, they cause short-term shortages, which in turn lead to widespread and sometimes opportunistic price increases.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

“Families which signed short-term leases could face drastic price increases of 50% or more without further price gouging protection.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The short-term wins for the United States and United Kingdom included regaining limited access to Iran's oil by having a stake in a holding company called Iranian Oil Participants, or IOP.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

short-term

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