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capricious

/kəˈprɪʃ.əs/

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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.

  1. 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

  2. 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