temperamental
adjectiveHow many syllables in temperamental?
There are 5 syllables in the word temperamental.How to pronounce temperamental:
Definition of temperamental:
- temperamental (adjective):
- subject to sharply varying moods.
- marked by excessive sensitivity and impulsive mood changes
Synonyms for temperamental:
capricious
changeful
chippy
easily upset
emotional
erratic
excitable
explosive
fickle
fiery
highly strung
hot-headed
hypersensitive
impatient
impulsive
irritable
mercurial
moody
passionate
petulant
sensitive
touchy
uncertain
unsettled
unstable
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