whimsey

• Существительное, обозначающее странную, причудливую или капризную идею, или черту характера, проявляющуюся в непредсказуемых действиях, основанных на прихоти, а не на разуме.

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.

   Причуда

   • 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.

   Синонимыcapriceconceitcrotchetfancynotionquirkvagarywhim

   Антонимыcertaintyfactlogicreason

2. Unpredictable behaviorC1formal

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

   Каприз

   • 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.

   Синонимыcapricecapriciousnessficklenessflightinessquirkvagarywhim

   Антонимыlogicpredictabilityrationalityreasonablenesssteadiness