Meaning & Definition of word "Capricious"
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Capricious
/kəˈprɪʃəs/
adjective:
- 1. Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
- Example: The capricious weather made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.
- 2. Changing suddenly and unexpectedly.
- Example: Her capricious nature led to unpredictable decisions at work.
- 3. Subject to whim; erratic.
- Example: The stock market is often viewed as capricious, making it hard to predict future trends.
- 4. Impulsive; driven by impulse rather than reason.
- Example: He made a capricious purchase, buying an expensive watch on a whim.
Etymology
French capricieux, from Italian capriccioso, from capriccio, meaning 'whim.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
capricious nature:
the tendency to change quickly and unpredictably
capricious decision:
a decision made on a whim without much thought
Related Words
whim:
a sudden desire or change of mind
fickleness:
the quality of being changeable
Slang Meanings of capricious
Meaning: flighty
Example Sentence: She's so flighty, you never know what she'll do next.
Meaning: mood swings
Example Sentence: His mood swings make him seem really capricious.