Definition of moodiness

moodinessnoun

tính tình thất thường

/ˈmuːdinəs//ˈmuːdinəs/

The word "moodiness" has a fascinating origin. It dates back to the 16th century, derived from the Old English word "mood," meaning "mind" or "disposition." In the early 16th century, English speakers began using "mood" to describe a person's emotional state or temperament. Over time, the suffix "-iness" was added to form "moodiness," which ultimately became a noun. Initially, "moodiness" referred to a person's emotional disposition or temperament, particularly in the context of music composition. A composer's moodiness might refer to their tendency to change tempos or moods in a piece. Later, the term expanded to describe a person's changing emotions or temperaments, often in a whimsical or unpredictable manner. Today, "moodiness" is commonly used to describe someone's mercurial emotional state, such as being prone to sudden mood swings.

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the fact of having moods that change quickly and often

thực tế là có tâm trạng thay đổi nhanh chóng và thường xuyên

Example:
  • a teenager's moodiness

    tâm trạng thất thường của một thiếu niên

behaviour or qualities that suggest particular emotions, especially sad ones

hành vi hoặc phẩm chất gợi ý những cảm xúc đặc biệt, đặc biệt là những cảm xúc buồn

Example:
  • His accent adds some moodiness to his songs.

    Giọng của anh ấy làm tăng thêm chút u sầu cho bài hát của anh.

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