be volatile

Frequency: 8.025.5 per million words

Used to describe a situation or substance that is unstable or can change suddenly.

volatileVERBS + volatile

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Examples (10)

  • The stock market tends to be very volatile during times of uncertainty.
  • Her emotions can be quite volatile, changing rapidly from joy to anger.
  • This chemical compound is known to be highly volatile and requires careful handling.
  • The political situation in the region continues to be extremely volatile.
  • After the breakup, their relationship remained volatile for several months.
  • He warned that the weather would be increasingly volatile throughout the week.
  • Prices for raw materials have proven to be consistently volatile this quarter.
  • A child's mood can often be volatile, especially during growth spurts.
  • Despite efforts to stabilize it, the currency continues to be volatile.
  • The debate over the new policy is expected to be rather volatile.