as in impulsive
prone to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
had a freakish roommate in college who once decided to drive all the way to Canada on the spur of the moment
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Recent Examples of freakish
There are even some (not me) who believe that Penn State LB Micah Parsons warrants serious consideration for the pick, as his near-limitless potential — due to his inexperience at the position combined with his freakish athletic traits — in the Cowboys defense.
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John Owning, Dallas News, 7 Apr. 2021
He’s seen what a pro-level work ethic looks like and has applied it to his approach while still having those freakish physical gifts.
—Stephen Means, cleveland, 20 Aug. 2020
Perry, led by the 6-8 freakish athletes Cody Williams and Koa Peat, who could make an argument for a rare co-Players of the Year in Arizona, could beat the local prep academies in the Valley.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 5 Feb. 2023
But while Davis’ warnings proved almost clairvoyant, the fund has yet to hit the jackpot due to freakish circumstances in the debt market.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023
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John Owning, Dallas News, 7 Apr. 2021
He’s seen what a pro-level work ethic looks like and has applied it to his approach while still having those freakish physical gifts.
—Stephen Means, cleveland, 20 Aug. 2020
Perry, led by the 6-8 freakish athletes Cody Williams and Koa Peat, who could make an argument for a rare co-Players of the Year in Arizona, could beat the local prep academies in the Valley.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 5 Feb. 2023
But while Davis’ warnings proved almost clairvoyant, the fund has yet to hit the jackpot due to freakish circumstances in the debt market.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freakish
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The United States under the chaotic, impulsive leadership of President Donald Trump is abandoning its longstanding alliances with fellow democracies in favor of, at best, strategic ambivalence.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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These are not the actions of a responsible superpower, but rather the impulsive demands of a declining hegemon that has lost its way.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The easiest way to reach the bottom is a two-mile (three-km) hike along a dirt road from the visitor center through the eccentric rock formations of the Valley of Castles to a riverside picnic area beneath cool shade trees.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The society’s charming, eccentric members, from pig farmers to literature lovers, become a central part of Juliet’s life.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Hence, despite its extremely high valuation, the stock appears attractive but volatile, which supports our conclusion that AVGO is a tricky stock to buy.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Wall Street ultimately found the business too volatile and debt-heavy to get fully behind the stock.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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The whimsical stop-motion film is a collaborative creation between Gondry and his daughter Maya.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Feb. 2025
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There's the midcentury vintage flair, healing desert air, convivial dining scene, exuberant colors, and whimsical prints — not to mention the poolside culture.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Freakish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freakish. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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