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What is another word for Moody? – 181 Moody Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    temperamental irritable gloomy sullen sulky cranky testy touchy prickly volatile mercurial changeable unpredictable unstable emotional sensitive passionate intense emotional excitable fiery explosive turbulent stormy melancholic morose glum dismal somber brooding moody petulant peevish querulous cantankerous fractious irascible tetchy captious churlish cross surly gruff brusque curt abrupt brusk testy snappish waspish pettish

    Meaning of Moody

    The primary meaning of the word "Moody" is having a tendency to sudden, unaccountable changes in mood.

    Definitions

    • Having a tendency to sudden, unaccountable changes in mood: 'she's very moody and can be difficult to get along with'
    • Giving an impression of sulkiness or ill temper: 'he looked moody and preoccupied'

    Etymology of Moody

    The word "Moody" originated in the mid-19th century, likely derived from the Old English word 'mōd', meaning 'mind', 'spirit', or 'courage', and the suffix '-y', which forms an adjective indicating a tendency or disposition.

    Example Uses

    • My sister can be very moody, so it's hard to know how she'll react to the news.
    • He's been moody all day, I think he's just stressed about work.
    • The moody lighting in the film added to the overall atmosphere of tension.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stable calm serene peaceful tranquil composed even-tempered placid unflappable patient tolerant easy-going affable genial cordial warm friendly cheerful sunny optimistic enthusiastic lively vivacious carefree lighthearted buoyant resilient steady consistent predictable reliable

    Related Nouns

    mood temperament disposition personality character emotion feeling attitude atmosphere ambiance temper humor petulance sullenness sulking crankiness irritability testiness volatility instability unpredictability passion intensity excitement fervor enthusiasm

    Related Verbs

    moodily sulk pout brood gloom sullen storm rage fume seethe simmer boil bubble churn toss turn fluctuate vacillate waver hesitate dither change shift alternate vary alter modify

    Related Adjectives

    emotional sensitive passionate intense volatile unstable unpredictable changeable mercurial temperamental irritable gloomy sullen sulky cranky testy touchy prickly turbulent stormy melancholic morose glum dismal somber brooding petulant peevish querulous cantankerous fractious irascible tetchy captious churlish cross surly gruff brusque curt abrupt brusk testy snappish waspish pettish