moodiness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Either inherited from Middle English modinesse (“pride”), from Old English mōdiġnes, or formed anew from moody + -ness.

Perhaps the bitter moodiness on the face opposite had infected her. — Wanderfoot (The Dream Ship), Cynthia Stockley
Indeed, I found him, all his moodiness gone, as mad as a hatter. — The Yeoman Adventurer, George W. Gough
On top of this moodiness a violence of temper, a stewing, cursing, fuming about. — Erik Dorn, Ben Hecht

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