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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFickle
/ˈfɪk.əl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Changing frequently, especially in regards to one's loyalties, interests, or affections.
"Her fickle nature made it difficult for her friends to rely on her." - 2
Not consistent or stable; likely to change.
"The fickle weather in spring can make planning outdoor events challenging."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'fickle' originates from the Middle English 'fikel', which is derived from the Old English 'ficol', meaning 'deceitful' or 'untrustworthy'. Its usage has evolved over time to describe someone who is changeable in affection or loyalty.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fickle" is said worldwide
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inconstant
Transliteration: ɛ̃.kɔ̃.stɑ̃
"Son caractère inconstant rend difficile la confiance."
launisch
Transliteration: ˈlaʊ̯nɪʃ
"Das launische Wetter macht die Planung schwierig."
volubile
Transliteration: voˈlu.bile
"Il suo carattere volubile rende difficile fidarsi di lui."
inconstante
Transliteration: inkonˈstante
"Su naturaleza inconstante dificulta la confianza."
inconstante
Transliteration: ĩ.kõsˈtɐ̃.tʃi
"Sua natureza inconstante torna difícil a confiança."
फिक्का
Transliteration: phikkā
"उसकी फिक्का स्वभाव के कारण दोस्तों को उस पर भरोसा करना मुश्किल है।"
善变的
Transliteration: shàn biàn de
"她善变的性格让朋友们很难信任她。"
변덕스러운
Transliteration: byeondeokseureoun
"그녀의 변덕스러운 성격 때문에 친구들이 그녀를 신뢰하기 어려웠다."
気まぐれな
Transliteration: kimagure na
"彼女の気まぐれな性格は友達に信頼されにくい。"
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