capriciousness

• Substantivo que designa a qualidade ou traço de caráter de agir segundo impulsos súbitos e imprevisíveis, por capricho ou vontade passageira, e não com base na razão ou no bom senso. Pode também indicar inconstância e mudança frequente de humor, opinião ou comportamento.

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.

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1. Unpredictable behaviorC1formal

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

   Caprichosidade

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

   Sinônimoschangeablenessficklenessflightinessimpulsivenessinconstancyunpredictabilityvolatilitywhimsicality

   Antônimosconsistencyconstancypredictabilitystabilitysteadfastness

2. Whimsical natureC1formal

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

   Caprichosidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosarbitrarinesschangeablenessficklenessflightinessimpulsivenessinconstancyunpredictabilityvolatilitywhimsicality

   Antônimosconsistencyconstancydependabilityearnestnessgravitypredictabilityreliabilityseriousnessstabilitysteadfastness