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mercurial

/məːˈkjʊə.ɹɪ.əl/adjective

Quick to change in mood or behaviour; lively and unpredictable.

Example sentence

  • Working for such a mercurial boss meant you never knew what each day would bring.

From the god Mercury, known for speed and cunning. Usually said of temperament, often of artists and leaders.

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