Advanced Describing People

Temperamental

/ˌtempərəˈmentl/ adjective

Meaning

Having moods that change often and unpredictably; easily upset.

हिंदी मेंऐसे मूड होना जो अक्सर और अप्रत्याशित रूप से बदलते हैं; आसानी से परेशान होना।

Example Sentences

“He can be temperamental before big matches.”

बड़े मैचों से पहले वह मूडी हो सकता है।

“The artist was known to be temperamental.”

यह कलाकार मूडी होने के लिए जाना जाता था।

⚠ Common Mistake

Also used for machines/systems that work unreliably ("a temperamental engine") — a related figurative sense.

Good to Know

Synonyms
moody, volatile
Antonyms
calm, even-tempered

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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