moodiness

/ˈmuːdinəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmuːdinəs/ (ame, ipa) · /-dēnə̇s -din-/ (ame, mw)

moodiness — noun

1. the habit of becoming annoyed or unhappy very quickly because your feelings chan

1.名詞C1
釋義

the habit of becoming annoyed or unhappy very quickly because your feelings change a lot

例句

Gabriel's moodiness made dinner tense after one small joke.

someone's moodiness made + situation + adjective

Noor apologized for her moodiness after three nights without much sleep.

apologize for moodiness after a clear cause

同義詞
  • irritability

    narrower; focuses on getting annoyed easily rather than on broader mood swings

  • volatility

    stronger; suggests sharper, less predictable emotional changes

  • touchiness

    more informal; emphasizes being easily hurt or offended

反義詞
  • steadiness

    suggests emotional stability and calm reactions

  • even temper

    focuses on not getting upset or angry easily

用法筆記

Usually uncountable when you mean someone's general tendency. Often follows possessives or appears after verbs like explain, increase, or apologize for.

常見錯誤

❌Her moodinesses upset the whole office.
✅Her moodiness upset the whole office.
💡the general trait is usually uncountable.

2. a slightly dark, sad, or mysterious feeling that a place, picture, song, or simi

2.名詞C1
釋義

a slightly dark, sad, or mysterious feeling that a place, picture, song, or similar thing seems to give

例句

The film's moodiness stayed with Olivia long after the final scene.

moodiness of + creative work lingering after it ends

Rain and empty streets gave the old harbor a quiet moodiness.

give + place + a quiet moodiness

同義詞
  • melancholy

    often more openly sad and reflective than merely dark in tone

  • gloominess

    heavier and darker, with less mystery or style

  • somberness

    more formal; stresses seriousness and lack of brightness

反義詞
  • brightness

    the opposite effect of clear light or lively tone

  • warmth

    suggests friendliness and emotional comfort rather than darkness

用法筆記

Usually used about art, weather, lighting, or places rather than a person's changing behavior. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense describes atmosphere or tone, not unstable feelings.

常見錯誤

❌The singer's moodiness was nice because she got angry quickly.
✅The singer's moodiness gave the song a dark, sad feeling.
💡here moodiness describes atmosphere, not a person's changing temper.