capricious
/kəˈprɪʃ.əs/adjective
C1formalcommon/kəˈprɪʃ.əs/Describes someone or something that is unpredictable, changeable, or subject to sudden whims.
ruОписывает кого-то или что-то непредсказуемое, переменчивое или подверженное внезапным прихотям.esDescribe a alguien o algo impredecible, cambiante o sujeto a antojos repentinos.frQualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose d'imprévisible, d'inconstant ou sujet à des caprices soudains.deBeschreibt jemanden oder etwas als unvorhersehbar, wechselhaft oder plötzlichen Launen unterworfen.ptDescreve alguém ou algo imprevisível, inconstante ou sujeito a mudanças súbitas de humor, vontade ou comportamento.zh形容人或事物变化无常、难以预测,常因一时兴起而反复改变。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا متقلبًا غير ثابت المزاج أو السلوك، يتصرف وفق أهواء ونزوات مفاجئة لا يمكن التنبؤ بها.
- Given to sudden changes of mood C1 formal
Characterized by unpredictable and sudden changes in mood or behavior.
- 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.
ruКапризныйescaprichosofrCapricieuxdeLaunischptCaprichosozh反复无常的arمتقلب المزاج
Sinônimos: changeablefickleflightyimpulsiveinconstantmercurialmoodyunpredictablevolatilewhimsical
Antônimos: constantequableeven-temperedpredictablestablesteady
- Unpredictable or erratic C1 formal
Changing suddenly and without apparent reason; not consistent.
- 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.
ruКапризныйesCaprichosofrcapricieux (imprévisible)deLaunischptCaprichosozh反复无常的arمتقلب المزاج
Sinônimos: changeableerraticfickleflightyimpulsiveinconstantmercurialunpredictablevolatilewhimsical
Antônimos: consistentconstantdependablepredictablereliablestablesteady
- more capricious comparative form
- most capricious superlative form