mercurial

[US]/mɜː'kjʊərɪəl/
[UK]/mɝ'kjʊrɪəl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. erratic, containing mercury
Word Forms

Example Sentences

Her mercurial personality makes it hard to predict her moods.

The stock market is known for its mercurial nature.

He has a mercurial temperament, often switching between extreme emotions.

The mercurial weather in this region can change rapidly.

She is a mercurial artist, constantly experimenting with different styles.

His mercurial behavior at work often causes tension among his colleagues.

The coach described the player as mercurial, with moments of brilliance followed by inconsistency.

The CEO's mercurial decision-making style has led to mixed results for the company.

The mercurial nature of technology means that trends can change rapidly.

Despite his mercurial reputation, he is a highly sought-after consultant in the industry.

Real-world Examples

In a mercurial industry, that is rare.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

What will their counsel be to the mercurial President?

Source: Time

He was mercurial, sure of himself, a little dictatorial.

Source: Steve Jobs Biography

The man is as mercurial a character as you will ever encounter.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

The electric-carmaker is also to strengthen its oversight of Mr Musk's often mercurial communications.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

But the U.S. President's notoriously mercurial temperament is the X factor in all of this.

Source: Time

Elon Musk, its mercurial owner, is planning to build his own AI business using the data.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Elon Musk flashed his mercurial side by declining a seat on Twitter's board, days after he was offered one.

Source: The Economist - Weekly News Highlights

Michael O'Leary, Ryanair's mercurial boss, criticised Boeing last year for aircraft delays, describing its management as " headless chickens" .

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Will's daughter, in all her mercurial, teenage glory.

Source: Still Me (Me Before You #3)

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