Synonyms for

Moody

Adjective / ˈmu:di: / Another word for moody — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having moods that change quickly and often

Synonyms & similar words

morose dour glum saturnine dark sullen temperamental sour glowering temperamental emotional volatile erratic unpredictable changeable fickle capricious mercurial irritable testy cranky grumpy grouchy surly sullen melancholy depressed blue downcast

Synonyms by register

Formal

capricious temperamental mercurial volatile

Informal

grumpy sulky cranky sullen down

Literary

melancholy wistful somber

Antonyms

cheerful happy joyful content pleasant optimistic sunny

Common collocations

  • moody teenager
  • moody weather
  • moody person
  • moody music
  • moody artist
  • moody sky

Word family

noun mood
adjective moody
adverb moodily

Usage note

Often used to describe someone whose emotions change quickly and unpredictably. Can sometimes imply a negative or sullen disposition.

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Example sentences

  1. Samantha was feeling moody after her favorite TV show ended.
  2. John's dad is always moody in the morning before he has his coffee.
  3. The weather was moody, with the sun peeking in and out of the clouds.
  4. Katie's moodiness was starting to affect her relationships with her friends.
  5. The teacher noticed that one of her students was acting moody and asked if everything was okay.

Quotes

  • I'm moody. I can be having a great day outside with my dogs, and then all of a sudden, I'll feel like I'm going to cry. It doesn't always make sense to me.
  • I'm a pretty moody person. I can be happy-go-lucky one day and down in the dumps the next.
  • I'm a moody guy.

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