moody
Meaning
- Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental.
- Sulky or depressed.
- Dour, gloomy or brooding.
- (slang) Of dubious origin; counterfeit or stolen.
Synonyms
fault-finding
give trouble
dark-natured
uneven temper
hard to please
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈmuːdi/
Etymology
From Middle English mody, modi, from Old English mōdiġ (“brave”), from Proto-Germanic *mōdagaz (“courageous”). By surface analysis, mood + -y.
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