Capricious

usgb/kəˈprɪʃəs/
adjective

Someone or something that changes mood or behavior quickly and unexpectedly.

The weather here is very capricious; it changes from sunny to cloudy within minutes.
Visual representation of "capricious" - Someone or something that changes mood or behavior quickly and unexpectedly.

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  • capricious weather
  • capricious mood
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Unexpected Shifts

Think of 'capricious' as sudden changes in mood or plans that you didn't see coming.

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Her capricious whims left us scrambling for a new meeting time.
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Weather Metaphor

Use 'capricious' like a metaphor to describe weather to understand its unpredictable nature.

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Planning a picnic with our capricious climate is a gamble.
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Negative Connotation

'Capricious' often implies a negative view of unpredictability, suggesting inconvenience.

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They avoided him due to his capricious moods.
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