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
