Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

capriciousness

Noun
/kəˈprɪʃəsnəs/
Definition
The quality of being unpredictable or subject to sudden changes in mood or behavior.
Examples
  • The capriciousness of the weather can make planning activities difficult.
  • Her capriciousness in choosing friends made it hard for her to maintain long-lasting relationships.
  • The capriciousness of the stock market can lead to investment risks.
Meaning
Capriciousness refers to the tendency to act on a whim or change one’s mind easily without consistent reasoning.
Synonyms
  • Fickleness
  • Whimsy
  • Inconstancy
  • Changeability
  • Mercurialness