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Quick or likely to change consistently
“It is worth considering paying your suppliers in their local currency to ease the volatile 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.”
Responding readily to something new or stimulating, especially temperamentally
Of or pertaining to the near or immediate future
Potentially violent or dangerous, especially of a situation
Requiring great skill or finesse in handling or treatment
Extremely, excessively, or feverishly passionate
Not able to make a decision, or making a decision without confidence
Producing a large amount of energy when reacting
Of, containing, or using undetonated explosive
Having or producing a sudden sense of thrilling excitement
Indifferent to danger or consequences
Dizzy or feeling faint
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