capricious

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capricious

(adjective)

Meaning

given to sudden changes in mood

Example

"The capricious weather made planning the picnic difficult."

Synonyms

ficklewhimsicalvolatile

Antonyms

stablesteadypredictable

More about this word

Word origin
From Italian 'capriccio', meaning a sudden change.
Related word forms
  • noun: caprice
  • adverb: capriciously

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