(of the elements) Dark and menacing
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Quick or likely to change consistently
“It is worth considering paying your suppliers in their local currency to ease the temperamental fluctuations with exchange rates.”
(of a person) Liable to unreasonable changes of mood
“The family moved often, following the schooling and whims of his volatile father, a doctor.”
(of a substance) Easily set on fire
“Even small amounts of volatile fuels or solvents mixed with kerosene can substantially increase the risk of a fire or an explosion.”
Potentially violent or dangerous, especially of a situation
“The use of sound interpersonal skills to defuse a volatile situation is the safest approach in managing aggression.”
Marked by tenseness or strain
“A particularly volatile meeting between Tara, her mother, the principal, and me occurred at the beginning of Tara's sophomore year.”
(of the elements) Severe and powerful
“Another erratic and volatile storm approached, sending barometers and weatherglasses spinning into chaos.”
Of or pertaining to the near or immediate future
Showing anger easily or customarily
Potentially controversial or offensive
Indifferent to danger or consequences
Having or producing a sudden sense of thrilling excitement
Cheerfully unconcerned about the future or things in general
Unstable, in a situation that could be worsened by the slightest mistake
Not able to make a decision, or making a decision without confidence
Delicate or ethereal
Of, containing, or using undetonated explosive
Silly in a childish way
Cheeky or impertinent
Hard to find, capture, or achieve
Capable of being adapted to meet the demands of a particular situation
(of a liquid) Giving off bubbles
(of the elements) Dark and menacing
Dizzy or feeling faint
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