capricious
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Changing mood or behavior suddenly and unpredictably.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
unpredictable
fickle
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The weather in the mountains can be _____, sunny one moment and stormy the next."
Answer: capricious
In your own words, what does "capricious" mean?
Changing mood or behavior suddenly and unpredictably.
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