temperamental

Example Sentences

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Shockley was a heavy-handed, temperamental and capricious manager.

From Los Angeles Times

Padma poetically says, "From pilau to paella to tahdig, rice can be temperamental," which most certainly sums up both the pros and cons of rice at large.

From Salon

In an awkward ownership purgatory, the Washington Commanders are left to answer for shortcomings that may or may not be correctable, depending on whether their temperamental owner sells the team.

From Washington Post

"The romantically challenged, conspiracy theorist, temperamental Munch was a cop concerned with civil rights and a penchant for self-deprecation."

From Salon

The temperamental star, who was a finalist at Wimbledon last year, had battled soreness in his left knee but was hoping to play.

From New York Times