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capricious
01
(of a person) prone to unexpected and sudden changes of behavior, mood, or mind
Example
The novel 's capricious protagonist kept readers on their toes, never sure of his next move.
The capricious child shifted from joy to tears in a matter of seconds.
02
having frequent and unpredictable changes
Example
Her capricious tastes in fashion made it difficult to buy her a gift.
The capricious winds of the desert can be calm one moment and violent the next.
word family
caprice
Noun
capricious
Adjective
capriciously
Adverb
capriciously
Adverb
capriciousness
Noun
capriciousness
Noun
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