capricious

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas als unvorhersehbar, wechselhaft oder plötzlichen Launen unterworfen.

Describes someone or something that is unpredictable, changeable, or subject to sudden whims.

1. Given to sudden changes of moodC1formal

   Characterized by unpredictable and sudden changes in mood or behavior.

   Launisch

   • Her capricious nature made it hard to plan anything with her.
   • The capricious weather changed from sunshine to rain in minutes.
   • He was known for his capricious decisions, often reversing them without warning.

   Synonymechangeablefickleflightyimpulsiveinconstantmercurialmoodyunpredictablevolatilewhimsical

   Antonymeconstantequableeven-temperedpredictablestablesteady

2. Unpredictable or erraticC1formal

   Changing suddenly and without apparent reason; not consistent.

   Launisch

   • The stock market can be capricious, reacting to rumors and news.
   • Capricious winds made sailing difficult that day.
   • The artist's capricious style evolved rapidly, leaving critics confused.

   Synonymechangeableerraticfickleflightyimpulsiveinconstantmercurialunpredictablevolatilewhimsical

   Antonymeconsistentconstantdependablepredictablereliablestablesteady