whimsey

• Substantiv, das eine seltsame, skurrile oder launische Idee oder Charaktereigenschaft bezeichnet, die sich in unvorhersehbaren, von Laune statt Vernunft geleiteten Handlungen zeigt.

A noun referring to an odd, fanciful, or capricious idea, or the trait of acting unpredictably based on whim rather than reason.

1. Fanciful ideaC1formal

   An unusual, playful, or capricious thought or notion.

   Laune

   • The artist's latest work was born from a sudden whimsey.
   • She dismissed his plan as a mere whimsey.
   • The novel is full of charming whimsies and unexpected turns.

   Synonymecapriceconceitcrotchetfancynotionquirkvagarywhim

   Antonymecertaintyfactlogicreason

2. Unpredictable behaviorC1formal

   The quality of acting on impulse or caprice rather than logic or reason.

   Laune

   • His decisions were often driven by whimsey rather than careful thought.
   • The director's whimsey made the production unpredictable.
   • She was known for her whimsey, changing plans at a moment's notice.

   Synonymecapricecapriciousnessficklenessflightinessquirkvagarywhim

   Antonymelogicpredictabilityrationalityreasonablenesssteadiness