Word of the Month: Capricious
Welcome to this month's Word of the Month! The term chosen for this month is capricious. Read below to learn how you can use this word to expand your vocabulary today!
"By their very nature, human beings are so capricious, so complex, so delightfully contradictory, that they deserve not only our consideration but our reconsideration." -Amor TowlesSynonyms
fickle, inconstant, changeable, variable, unstable, mercurial, volatile
Additional Synonyms
erratic
vacillating
irregular
inconsistent
fitful
arbitrary
impulsive
temperamental
wild
ungovernable
whimsical
fanciful
flighty
wayward
quirky
faddish
freakish
unpredictable
random
chance
haphazard
More Definition
changing according to no discernible rules; unpredictable.
Example
"It is prudent to travel with caution when going to an area with a capricious climate."
Origin
Illustration Explained
'Capricious' originated in the early 17th century. It comes from the French capricieux, which was originally derived from the Italian term capriccioso
(See capriccioso).
"As love without esteem is capricious and volatile; esteem without love is languid and cold." -Johnathan Swift.
FEATURED VIDEO
A Capricious Act
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VIDEO SERIES
Capricious Temper
Capricious Behavior
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