Temperamental
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌtɛmp(ə)ɹəˈmɛntl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Temperamental is an adjective meaning (not comparable) Of, related to, or caused by temperament.
Meaning
(not comparable) Of, related to, or caused by temperament.
More Meanings
- Subject to changing and unpredictable emotional states; moody, capricious.
- (of a machine or of software, figuratively) User-unfriendly, unstable, that is complicated or has poorly written instructions and is subsequently difficult to operate; unpredictable and erratic.
Synonyms for temperamental
Depending on context, synonyms include erratic, emotional, moody, undependable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include emotional, erratic, moody, undependable, tricky, capricious.
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