Synonyms for

Volatility

Verb / ˌvɑ:lʌˈtɪlʌti: / Another word for volatility — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Volatility refers to the tendency of something to change quickly and unpredictably, especially in the financial world.

Synonyms & similar words

unpredictability excitability excitableness instability fluctuation uncertainty inconstancy whimsy capriciousness fickleness unreliability changeability variability turbulence choppiness upheaval storminess tempestuousness rockiness unsettledness insecurity unpredictability riskiness

Synonyms by register

Formal

instability fluctuation erraticism unpredictability

Informal

wildness unruliness choppiness

Literary

tempestuousness fickleness capriciousness

Antonyms

stability steadiness calmness constancy equilibrium balance

Common collocations

  • market volatility
  • price volatility
  • high volatility
  • extreme volatility
  • economic volatility
  • oil volatility
  • stock volatility
  • currency volatility

Word family

noun volatility
verb volatilize
adjective volatile
adverb volatily

Usage note

Often used in financial and economic contexts to describe rapid and unpredictable changes. Be mindful of its strong negative connotation when describing people or situations.

Example sentences

  1. The volatility of the weather made it hard to plan outdoor activities.
  2. The volatility of the stock market can make investing a risky endeavor.
  3. The volatility of his moods made it hard to know how he would react to different situations.
  4. The volatility of the political climate made it hard to predict the outcome of the election.
  5. The volatility of the chemicals made it necessary for the scientists to wear protective gear.

Quotes

  • Volatility is not a good thing, but it's something that we have to deal with.
  • The volatility of life can be both exciting and terrifying.
  • The only thing that's constant is volatility.

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