Capricious
[kə-PREE-shəs]
Part of speech: adjective
Origin: French, early 17th century
1.
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
Examples of Capricious in a sentence
"During the autumn months, the weather can be quite capricious."
"I had to stay on my toes when working with the capricious chef."
About Capricious
Capricious is the adjective form of the noun "caprice," which means "a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior." A capricious person might be described as flighty, changeable, or just plain indecisive. But you could also embrace your capriciousness by being willing to learn and change your mind.
Did you Know?
Capricious and the astrological sign Capricorn have little in common. The easily changeable adjective comes from the French word "capricieux," but "Capricorn" comes from the Latin words for "goat horn." This astrological sign has a reputation of seriousness and responsibility — characteristics at odds with capriciousness.
