Fickle

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪkəl/

Definitions of fickle

adjective capricious or changeable in behavior, loyalty, or affection

Example Sentences

A1 She is fickle when it comes to choosing a favorite color.

A2 His fickle behavior makes it hard to trust him.

B1 The fickle weather in this region can change rapidly.

B2 Her fickle attitude towards relationships has caused problems in the past.

C1 The fickle nature of the stock market makes it difficult to predict future trends.

C2 Despite his fickle personality, he is still a successful businessman.

Examples of fickle in a Sentence

formal The stock market is known for its fickle nature, with prices constantly fluctuating.

informal Her taste in music is so fickle, she changes her favorite artist every week.

slang I can't trust him, he's so fickle with his promises.

figurative The weather in this city is as fickle as a teenage girl's mood.

Grammatical Forms of fickle

• past tense: fickled
• plural: fickles
• comparative: more fickle
• superlative: most fickle
• present tense: fickles
• future tense: will fickle
• perfect tense: have fickle
• continuous tense: is fickling
• singular: fickle
• positive degree: fickle
• infinitive: to fickle
• gerund: fickling
• participle: fickled

Origin and Evolution of fickle

First Known Use: 0013 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'fickle' originated from the Old English word 'ficol' which means deceitful or treacherous.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'fickle' has evolved to describe someone who is not constant or loyal, often changing their opinions or affections quickly.