Caprice

usgb/kəˈpriːs/
noun

A sudden change in behavior or mood that is unexpected.

John's decision to quit his job and travel around the world was seen as a perplexing caprice by his friends.
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Often appears as...

  • sudden caprice
  • act of caprice
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Unpredictability

Caprice highlights the surprising aspect of a behavior or decision.

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Her caprice led her to buy a ticket to Paris on a whim.
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Not Negative

Caprice doesn't always mean the action is bad, just spontaneous.

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The billionaire's latest caprice was to fund a new art school.
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Personality Trait

Can refer to someone who often acts on caprice, seen as unpredictable.

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His caprices made him an exciting friend.
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