English · Adjectives
moody
ˈmuːdi
[ˈmuːdi]
having changeable moods
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Tending to have sudden changes of mood, often bad-tempered.
Example
Teenagers are sometimes moody and unpredictable.
Teenagers are sometimes moody and unpredictable.
Etymology
From Old English 'modig' meaning 'brave, proud', later 'subject to moods'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes people whose emotions shift quickly and often.