capricious
Advanced/kəˈprɪ.ʃəs/
- adjective
- Subject to whim, fickle
capricious in a sentence
- “The young girl's capricious tendencies made it difficult for her to focus on achieving her goals.”
- “Employees who are at the mercy of a capricious manager.”
- “The court ruled that the punishment was arbitrary and capricious.”
What does “capricious” mean?
capricious (adjective) means subject to whim, fickle. It is pronounced /kəˈprɪ.ʃəs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "capricious" mean?
- capricious (adjective) means: Subject to whim, fickle
- How do you pronounce "capricious"?
- "capricious" is pronounced /kəˈprɪ.ʃəs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "capricious" in a sentence?
- Here is "capricious" used in a sentence: The young girl's capricious tendencies made it difficult for her to focus on achieving her goals.
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