volatile

adjective
UK: /ˈvɒlətaɪl/
US: /ˈvɑːlətl/

  1. Likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, especially for the worse

    1. The political situation is very volatile now.
    2. The price of oil is very volatile due to global instability, leading to unpredictable market conditions.

  2. A substance that easily evaporates at normal temperatures.

    1. Gasoline is a volatile liquid.
    2. The volatile compounds in the perfume gave it a strong, lingering scent that quickly filled the room.

  3. A person who is easily provoked or displays rapid changes of emotion.

    1. He had a volatile temper.
    2. Her volatile personality made it difficult to predict how she would react to even the smallest criticism.

Synonyms

unstable changeable inflammable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "volatile" in English means: Likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, especially for the worse, A substance that easily evaporates at normal temperatures., A person who is easily provoked or displays rapid changes of emotion..

The phonetic transcription of "volatile" is /ˈvɒlətaɪl/ in British English and /ˈvɑːlətl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "volatile": unstable, changeable, inflammable.

Example usage of "volatile": "The political situation is very volatile now.". More examples on the page.