capriciousness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou le trait de caractère qui consiste à agir selon des impulsions soudaines et imprévisibles, par caprice ou fantaisie, plutôt que par raison ou jugement.

A noun referring to the quality or trait of being guided by sudden, unpredictable impulses, acting on whim or caprice rather than reason or judgment.

indénombrable

1. Unpredictable behaviorC1formal

   The quality of being guided by sudden, unpredictable impulses rather than careful thought.

   Caractère capricieux

   • The capriciousness of the weather made planning difficult.
   • Her capriciousness in decision-making frustrated the team.
   • The stock market is known for its capriciousness.

   Synonymeschangeablenessficklenessflightinessimpulsivenessinconstancyunpredictabilityvolatilitywhimsicality

   Antonymesconsistencyconstancypredictabilitystabilitysteadfastness

2. Whimsical natureC1formal

   The trait of acting unpredictably, more from whim or sudden fancy than from reason or judgment.

   Caractère capricieux

   • His capriciousness made him a difficult friend to rely on.
   • The artist's capriciousness was reflected in her ever-changing style.
   • Capriciousness in leadership can lead to instability.

   Synonymesarbitrarinesschangeablenessficklenessflightinessimpulsivenessinconstancyunpredictabilityvolatilitywhimsicality

   Antonymesconsistencyconstancydependabilityearnestnessgravitypredictabilityreliabilityseriousnessstabilitysteadfastness