Impermanent
/ɪmˈpɜːrmənənt/adjective
Not lasting forever, or not lasting a long time.
Their happiness was impermanent as the rain started pouring on their picnic.
Often appears as...
- impermanent state
- impermanent solution
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Emotions
Use 'impermanent' to describe feelings that change like joy, anger, or sadness.
Her joy at winning the trophy was impermanent, as the reality of responsibilities set in.
Pro Tip 2/3Changeable Weather
Reference to weather or seasons highlights their natural inconsistency over time.
The sunny skies were impermanent, soon to be replaced by a blanket of clouds.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Relationships
Avoid using 'impermanent' for human relationships unless you mean they're intentionally short-term.
Their partnership was strategic and impermanent, meant to last only for the duration of the project.
Compare with
ephemeralevanescentfleetwidefugitivemomentarypasstemporarytransitory
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