whimsey

• Nom désignant une idée étrange, bizarre ou capricieuse, ou un trait de caractère se manifestant par des actions imprévisibles fondées sur la fantaisie plutôt que sur la raison.

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.

   Idée fantaisiste

   • 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.

   Synonymescapriceconceitcrotchetfancynotionquirkvagarywhim

   Antonymescertaintyfactlogicreason

2. Unpredictable behaviorC1formal

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

   Caprice

   • 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.

   Synonymescapricecapriciousnessficklenessflightinessquirkvagarywhim

   Antonymeslogicpredictabilityrationalityreasonablenesssteadiness