SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
volatile
adjective
Prone to rapid or unpredictable change, especially in mood.
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Usage distinction
Return to topVolatile moods or conditions change rapidly. Explosive suggests a sudden outburst, while fickle concerns shifting loyalty or preference.
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See volatile in use
The troupe's volatile schedule required constant adjustment.
A pop-up reading series had a mutable schedule while organizers negotiated access to three different rooms. The availability of one venue was especially volatile, changing rapidly whenever another group altered its booking.
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