mercurial
IPA /mɜːˈkjʊəriəl/
Changing mood or behaviour quickly and unpredictably, so that other people find it difficult to know what to expect.
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His mercurial mood shifted from delight to irritation during dinner.
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IPA /mɜːˈkjʊəriəl/
Changing mood or behaviour quickly and unpredictably, so that other people find it difficult to know what to expect.
His mercurial mood shifted from delight to irritation during dinner.
IPA /ˈfɪkl/
Changing feelings, preferences or loyalties often and unpredictably, so that others cannot easily rely on them.
Her fickle friend cancelled their plans whenever a more exciting invitation arrived.
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