Ficklest: meaning, definitions and examples

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ficklest

 

[ หˆfษชk.ษ™l.st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

changing frequently

Ficklest describes something or someone that is changeable or inconstant, particularly in their loyalties or affections. It reflects a tendency to be capricious or whimsical in behavior or preferences.

Synonyms

capricious, changeable, inconstant, unpredictable.

Examples of usage

  • Her ficklest nature made it hard for her to maintain long-term friendships.
  • The ficklest weather can make planning a picnic quite challenging.
  • He is known for his ficklest opinions on politics, shifting every few months.
  • Their ficklest choices in food preferences often surprise their friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "ficklest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inconstante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเฅเคฅเคฟเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช launisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak stabil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะฝะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kapryล›ny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็งปใ‚Šๆฐ—ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท changeant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inconstante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸiลŸken

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ€๋•์Šค๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชู‚ู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nestรกlรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nestรกly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–„ๅ˜็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nestaฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ breytilegt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั€ะฐา›ัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒญแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™yษ™rsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inconstante

Etymology

The word "fickle" originates from the Middle English word "fikel", which means unstable or unreliable. Its etymological roots can be traced back to the Old English word "ficlan", which conveyed the meaning of being in motion or changing. This word gradually evolved to represent the idea of inconsistency and capriciousness in human behavior. The suffix "-est" is added to form the superlative, highlighting the extremity of the fickleness. Over time, the use of the term has expanded to encompass not just human emotions and choices but also unpredictability in events or situations. Today, it serves as a descriptive term for traits that are not only unpredictable but also often disappointing, as they can lead to instability in relationships or circumstances.