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temperamental Synonyms

Another word for temperamental

Choosing another word for temperamental depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Liable to unreasonable or unpredictable changes of mood; easily excitable, irritable, or volatile.

Usage Example

"The famous opera singer was notoriously moody during rehearsals, often storming off the stage over minor acoustic issues."

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moody
volatile
mercurial
Strong
capricious
erratic
excitable
touchy
irritable
high-strung
unpredictable

• adjective (Context 2)

Performing erratically or inconsistently and prone to unexpected failure (especially of a machine, vehicle, or system).

Usage Example

"The office printer is quite unreliable on humid days and frequently jams when handling heavy cardstock."

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unreliable
erratic
Strong
fickle
finicky
unpredictable
inconsistent
quirky

• adjective (Context 3)

Relating to or caused by a person's natural disposition or inherent psychological constitution.

Usage Example

"Despite their shared upbringing, the twin brothers had striking constitutional differences in how they approached risk."

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constitutional
Strong
inherent
innate
inborn
natural

Opposites of temperamental

The opposite of temperamental shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

even-tempered
dependable
reliable
easygoing
consistent
placid
stable
calm
See all opposites of temperamental

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Temperamental. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/temperamental
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