temperamental

Example Sentences

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Shockley was a heavy-handed, temperamental and capricious manager.

From Los Angeles Times

Padma poetically says, "From pilau to paella to tahdig, rice can be temperamental," which most certainly sums up both the pros and cons of rice at large.

From Salon

When Ida arrives at her aunt’s abode, she’s suddenly surrounded by her male cousins, two temperamental, maladjusted dudes and an eerily composed third.

From New York Times

"The website is so temperamental," she said, complaining of error messages and being unable to access the certificate.

From BBC

Even before the pandemic, many drivers put off the chore because it required a visit to a state Department of Motor Vehicles site, offices notorious for long waits and temperamental computers.

From Los Angeles Times