temperamental
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An example he cited was Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory beleaguered by a temperamental power grid and excluded from congressional and presidential elections.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
"But young stars are so extremely spotty, active, and temperamental, that the Doppler method is a non-starter."
From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026
At the other end of the temperamental spectrum is Paul Giamatti, whose perpetually furious Nus Braka, space pirate, has a grudge against the Federation and was instrumental in the imprisonment of Caleb’s mother.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026
She said when there are two temperamental personalities together "there is going to be an explosion".
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
With two temperamental rivers at its feet and a natural funnel of bluffs before and behind, it is forever being inundated.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
