Definitions

temperamental

[tem-per-uh-men-tl, -pruh-men-, -per-men-] / ˌtɛm pər əˈmɛn tl, -prəˈmɛn-, -pərˈmɛn- /

ADJECTIVE

moody; irritable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

capricious erratic excitable fickle headstrong high-strung impatient irritable mercurial moody ornery passionate petulant thin-skinned unpredictable unreliable unstable volatile

WEAK

changeable cussed easily upset emotional explosive fiery froward hotheaded hyper hypersensitive in bad mood inconsistent mean neurotic sensitive ticklish touchy uncertain undependable variable willful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm constant dependable easygoing happy laid-back predictable reliable stable steadfast steady tolerant unchanging unvarying

WEAK

peaceful pleased

Example Sentences

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Temperamental stars, sometimes more trouble the more fame they receive.

From Salon • May 6, 2023

Raoul is the stock Handsome Heroic Figure, the Phantom is the Tortured Genius, Christine is barely fleshed out beyond the Ingenue and Carlotta is a flimsy Temperamental Diva.

From Washington Post • Jul. 22, 2016

Temperamental horses with unnecessary movement or exuberance show poorly.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2012

His independent label, Strange Feeling, is releasing Love and Its Opposite, though the pair haven't worked together as Everything But the Girl since 1999's Temperamental album.

From The Guardian • May 26, 2010

Temperamental dislike is another obstacle to Christian fellowship to be conquered.

From With God in the World A Series of Papers by Brent, Charles H.

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