moody

• Qualifie une personne dont l'humeur change souvent et de façon imprévisible, ou une atmosphère sombre, maussade ou morose.

Describes a person whose moods change frequently and unpredictably, or an atmosphere that is gloomy or sullen.

1. Subject to mood swingsB1informal

   Tending to experience and express frequent and unpredictable changes in mood, often from happy to sad or irritable.

   sujet aux sautes d'humeur

   • He's been very moody lately, snapping at everyone for no reason.
   • Her moody temperament makes it hard to know how she'll react.
   • Teenagers are often described as moody due to hormonal changes.

   Synonymescapriciouschangeableerraticmercurialtemperamentalunpredictableunstablevolatile

   Antonymesequableeven-temperedphlegmaticstablesteady

2. Sullen or gloomyB1informal

   Showing a brooding ill humor or a gloomy, withdrawn attitude.

   maussade, morose

   • He sat in a moody silence, refusing to speak to anyone.
   • The moody atmosphere in the room made everyone uncomfortable.
   • She gave him a moody glare before turning away.

   Synonymesbroodingdourgloomyglummelancholymorosepensivesulkysullensurly

   Antonymesbrightcheerfulgenialsanguinesunny