Mercurial
(
adjective
,
noun
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(As an adjective)
Mercurial ( adjective )
- Inconstant, changeable, and unpredictable.
- Volatile, characterized by sudden and unpredictable changes of mood or behavior.
Origin:
From latin "mercurius" (mercury), the roman god of commerce and thievery, messenger of the gods and guide of souls to the underworld. it reflects the god"s speed and mobility, his trickery and skill in thieving, and his association with profit and commerce.
Examples:
- He had a mercurial temper, and could be charming one moment and furious the next.
- His mercurial nature made it hard for others to predict how he would react to any given situation.
- She had a mercurial personality and could be quite difficult to work with.
- His mercurial behavior made it hard for others to trust him.
- The mercurial stock market can be very difficult to predict.
(As a noun)
Mercurial ( noun )
- Inconstant, changeable, and unpredictable.
- Volatile, characterized by sudden and unpredictable changes of mood or behavior.
Origin:
From latin "mercurius" (mercury), the roman god of commerce and thievery, messenger of the gods and guide of souls to the underworld. it reflects the god"s speed and mobility, his trickery and skill in thieving, and his association with profit and commerce.
Examples:
- He had a mercurial temper, and could be charming one moment and furious the next.
- His mercurial nature made it hard for others to predict how he would react to any given situation.
- She had a mercurial personality and could be quite difficult to work with.
- His mercurial behavior made it hard for others to trust him.
- The mercurial stock market can be very difficult to predict.