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hormonal
The term operates in two distinct registers: a clinical, objective register and a colloquial, behavioral register. In medical contexts, it describes biological processes, chemical secretions, and physiological imbalances without emotional coloring.
In social or casual contexts, the word is frequently used as a shorthand for emotional volatility. When describing a person as hormonal, it often implies that their mood swings or irritability are involuntary and driven by biological changes, such as those occurring during puberty, pregnancy, or menopause. This usage can sometimes carry a dismissive or reductive connotation, suggesting that a person's feelings are merely a byproduct of chemistry rather than a rational response to a situation.
Meanings
Examples
The doctor explained that the patient had a hormonal imbalance affecting their metabolism.
Sorry I snapped at you, I am just feeling a bit hormonal today.
Puberty is a period of intense hormonal changes in the body.
I cannot believe I am crying over a commercial; I must be hormonal.
The medication is designed to regulate hormonal levels in the bloodstream.
The medication is designed to regulate hormonal levels in the bloodstream.
He is a teenager, so expect him to be moody and hormonal.
Some skin conditions are caused by hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy.