volatile

[vol-uh-tl, -til, -tahyl] / ˈvɒl ə tl, -tɪl, -ˌtaɪl /

ADJECTIVE

explosive, changeable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

capricious elusive erratic fickle resilient ticklish unsettled unstable

STRONG

elastic ephemeral fugitive imponderable light transient variable

WEAK

airy effervescent expansive fleeting flighty flippant frivolous fugacious gaseous giddy impermanent inconsistent inconstant lively lubricious mercurial momentary playful short-lived sprightly subtle temperamental transitory unsteady up-and-down vaporous whimsical

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain constant definite dependable reliable stable steady sure

STRONG

difficult enduring lasting permanent

WEAK

calm firm steadfast

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The company said competition in the obesity market is intense and volatile, but is optimistic about the performance of its Wegovy pill so far.

From The Wall Street Journal

A high-beta stock is one that is significantly more volatile than the overall market benchmark.

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But time isn’t waiting in a volatile market that is eager to find signs of AI disruption.

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“We think there could be some confusion regarding EPS,” the analysts write, which remains volatile and was sharply lower due to a large charge tied to the company’s equity investments.

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The metals market remains volatile, with gold prices swinging sharply in recent days.

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