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unsettled weather

[/ʌnˈsɛtəld ˈwɛðər/]
noun phrase
tempo instável
1. Weather conditions that are variable, unpredictable, or changeable, often characterized by clouds, wind, and possible rain or storms without a clear pattern
The forecast predicts unsettled weather for the next few days, so you should bring an umbrella.
A previsão indica tempo instável para os próximos dias, então você deve levar um guarda-chuva.
2. Atmospheric conditions that are unstable and prone to sudden changes in temperature, precipitation, or wind patterns
Unsettled weather made it difficult for the farmer to plan his harvest.
O tempo instável dificultou o planejamento da colheita do agricultor.
Synonyms
changeable weathervariable weatherunstable weatherinclement weatherunpredictable weather
Antonyms
settled weatherclear weatherstable weatherfair weatherfine weather

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo instável
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tempo incerto
alternative colloquial usage
São Paulo
tempo fechado
often used to describe overcast, unstable conditions
Portugal
tempo instável
standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the weather
weather the storm
come rain or shine
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