Capricious

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /kəˈprɪʃəs/

Definitions of capricious

adjective subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic

Example Sentences

A1 She is capricious when it comes to choosing what to eat for dinner.

A2 The weather in this region is known for its capricious nature, changing rapidly throughout the day.

B1 His capricious behavior often makes it difficult for his friends to predict how he will react in certain situations.

B2 The capricious decision of the CEO to suddenly change the company's direction left many employees feeling uncertain about their future.

C1 The artist's capricious style has garnered both praise and criticism from art critics around the world.

C2 Despite his capricious reputation, he was still able to maintain a loyal following of fans who were drawn to his unpredictable nature.

Examples of capricious in a Sentence

formal The decision-making process of the committee seemed capricious and unpredictable.

informal Her mood swings are so capricious, you never know how she'll react.

slang The weather in this city is so capricious, it changes every five minutes.

figurative The stock market can be capricious, causing investors to constantly adjust their strategies.

Grammatical Forms of capricious

past tense

capriced

plural

capriciouses

comparative

more capricious

superlative

most capricious

present tense

capricious

future tense

will be capricious

perfect tense

have been capricious

continuous tense

is being capricious

singular

capricious

positive degree

capricious

infinitive

to be capricious

gerund

capriciously

participle

capriciously

Origin and Evolution of capricious

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'capricious' originated from the Latin word 'capriciosus', which means 'fanciful' or 'whimsical'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'capricious' has come to be associated with unpredictability and impulsiveness, often used to describe someone who changes their mind frequently or acts on a whim.