Capricious: meaning, definitions and examples

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capricious

[ kəˈprɪʃəs ]

^{Context #1}

behavior

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Synonyms

fickle, inconstant, volatile

Examples of usage

She was a capricious woman, never knowing what she wanted.
His capricious nature made it difficult to predict his reactions.
The weather in April can be quite capricious, with sun one moment and rain the next.

^{Context #2}

decision-making

Likely to change your mind suddenly and without reason.

Synonyms

arbitrary, unpredictable, whimsical

Examples of usage

Her capricious nature made her a challenging boss to work for.
The capricious nature of the market makes it difficult to predict future trends.

Translations

Translations of the word "capricious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caprichoso

🇮🇳 मनमौजी

🇩🇪 launisch

🇮🇩 berubah-ubah

🇺🇦 примхливий

🇵🇱 kapryśny

🇯🇵 気まぐれな (kimagure na)

🇫🇷 capricieux

🇪🇸 caprichoso

🇹🇷 kaprisli

🇰🇷 변덕스러운 (byeondeogsseureoun)

🇸🇦 متقلب

🇨🇿 rozmarný

🇸🇰 rozmarný

🇨🇳 反复无常的 (fǎnfù wúcháng de)

🇸🇮 kapricičen

🇮🇸 skapstór

🇰🇿 құбылмалы

🇬🇪 ყოფილი

🇦🇿 kaprizli

🇲🇽 caprichoso

Word origin

The word 'capricious' has its origins in the late 16th century, deriving from the Italian 'capriccioso' and the French 'capricieux'. It is related to the word 'caprice', meaning a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior. The term has been used to describe people, weather, decisions, and market trends, emphasizing the unpredictable and changeable nature of the subject.