mood swing
noun
a sudden marked shift in mood, especially one not explained by immediate circumstances.
mood swings
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pluralof mood swing.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Also, according to Weiss, testosterone injections can cause “aggressive behavior and mood swings, especially during peak serum levels.”
From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2026
Market mood swings could deflate the share price balloon well before that, though.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
The NHS says commonly reported side effects of hormonal contraception include headaches, feeling sick, mood swings, weight gain, sore breasts and acne, but that side effects usually get better with time.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
But contrary to Avary’s movie, Sean’s mood swings feel authentic and earned.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2026
He has mood swings: he is very sad some days, low, tired, angry.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
