adj

fluctuating

Fluctuating (adj) means rising and falling irregularly; unstable. Example: “His fluctuating moods made him hard to work with.”

adj

Rising and falling irregularly; unstable.

"His fluctuating moods made him hard to work with."

"The company struggled with fluctuating fuel prices all year."

How to use fluctuating

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishConstantly changing up and down instead of staying steady.

Common pairings

fluctuating prices fluctuating temperatures fluctuating exchange rate

more fluctuating comparative, fluctuatings plural, most fluctuating superlative

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His _____ moods made him hard to work with.

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What does “fluctuating” mean?

The word “fluctuating” means rising and falling irregularly; unstable. In plain terms, constantly changing up and down instead of staying steady.

How do you use “fluctuating” in a sentence?

Here is “fluctuating” used in a sentence: “His fluctuating moods made him hard to work with.”

What part of speech is “fluctuating”?

“Fluctuating” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of fluctuating?

"fluctuating" (adj) means rising and falling irregularly; unstable.