temperamental
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Adj — Prone to sudden, unpredictable changes in mood; easily upset.
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Etymology
Formed from temperament plus the adjective ending -al.
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What does “temperamental” mean?
The word “temperamental” means prone to sudden, unpredictable changes in mood; easily upset. In plain terms, moody and unpredictable — used for both people and machines that behave inconsistently.
How do you pronounce “temperamental”?
“Temperamental” is pronounced tehmp-ruh-MEHNTL (/ˌtɛmp(ə)ɹəˈmɛntl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “temperamental” in a sentence?
Here is “temperamental” used in a sentence: “The lead actor was famously temperamental and difficult to work with.”
What part of speech is “temperamental”?
“Temperamental” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “temperamental” have?
“Temperamental” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: prone to sudden, unpredictable changes in mood; easily upset.