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volatile
01
prone to unexpected and sudden changes, usually gets worse or dangerous
02
tending to vary often or widely
03
marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
04
having a tendency to change rapidly and unpredictably, often characterized by fluctuations or instability
Volatile
01
a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor
Example
The political situation in the region is highly volatile.
Their relationship was volatile, with frequent arguments.
The CEO’s volatile decision-making caused instability within the company.
The stock market has been volatile this year, with sharp drops and rises.
His temper is so volatile that no one knows when he’ll explode.