moody person
[ˈmuːdi ˈpɜːrsən]
noun phrasepl: moody people
pessoa de humor variável / pessoa temperamental
1. A person whose mood changes frequently and unpredictably; someone prone to sudden emotional shifts or irritability
He's a moody person who can be happy one moment and angry the next.
Ele é uma pessoa temperamental que pode estar feliz num momento e bravo no próximo.
2. A person who tends to be withdrawn, pensive, or sullen; someone who is often in a dark or contemplative mood
She's a moody person who prefers to spend time alone when she's upset.
Ela é uma pessoa de humor variável que prefere ficar sozinha quando está chateada.
In Brazilian culture, being 'temperamental' is often attributed to passionate, emotional personalities and is sometimes viewed as part of the vibrant, expressive nature of the people. In American culture, particularly in NYC, moodiness is often seen as something to be managed or addressed, with less romantic connotation. The term is used clinically in psychology to describe mood dysregulation.
NYC Slang
moody dude / someone who's got issues / someone with mood swings
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