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Meaning of capriciousness
The state of being given to sudden and unaccountable changes in mood or behavior
Etymology of capriciousness
The word "capriciousness" originates from the mid-17th century, derived from the French word "capricieux," meaning "given to sudden and unaccountable changes in mood or behavior," which is itself derived from the Italian word "capriccioso," meaning "fantastic" or "fanciful"
Synonyms
unpredictability
impulsiveness
whimsy
volatility
instability
changeability
moodiness
mercurialness
capriciousness
flightiness
frivolity
arbitrariness
irregularity
inconsistency
eccentricity
quirks
quirkiness
waywardness
wilfulness
obstinacy
stubbornness
contrariness
perversity
inconstancy
variability
unpredictableness
erraticness
fitfulness
fancifulness
whimsicality
humor
humour
freakishness
crotchetiness
faddishness
vagary
vagueness
incoherence
illogicality
illogicalness
Definitions
- The quality of being unpredictable and prone to sudden changes in attitude or behavior
- * A tendency to be unpredictable and changeable in one's actions or decisions
Usage Examples
- The capriciousness of the weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities
- * Her capriciousness in relationships made it challenging for her partners to understand her needs
- * The capriciousness of the artist's style was reflected in the eclectic mix of colors and textures in the painting
Antonyms
predictability
stability
consistency
reliability
dependability
steadiness
firmness
resoluteness
decisiveness
determination
persistence
perseverance
steadfastness
loyalty
faithfulness
constancy
invariability
uniformity
regularity
orderliness
methodicalness
systematicness
coherence
logic
rationality
sensibleness