Mutable

usgb/ˈmjuːtəbl/
adjective

Able to change or be changed.

Human character is mutable and can be influenced by different factors.
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Emotional Nuance

Though neutral, 'mutable' can imply weakness in characters when flexibility goes too far.

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His mutable nature makes him an easy target for peer pressure.
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Not Always Positive

'Mutable' doesn't always mean improvement; changes can be for worse.

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The mutable regulations often lead to confusion rather than clarity.
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Broader Context

Use 'mutable' to describe non-physical things like ideas or plans that can change.

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Our strategy is mutable; we can adapt it as the project develops.
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