Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
capricious
Adjective
kuh-PRIH-shus
Definition
Characterized by sudden and unpredictable changes in mood or behavior.
Examples
- The weather in the mountains is often capricious, shifting from sunny to stormy in minutes.
- Her capricious nature made it hard for her friends to keep up with her changing plans.
- Investors were wary of the capricious stock market, unsure of what would happen next.
Meaning
Someone who is capricious may change their decisions or feelings quickly and without a clear reason.
Synonyms
- fickle
- whimsical
- changeable
- mercurial
- impulsive
