capricious

Definizione monolingua

capricious

capricious (comparative more capricious, superlative most capricious)

1. Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim

   I almost died in a capricious winter storm.

   Stringent rulers are unlikely to act capriciously.

   The Mayor claimed that the action was reasonable, but in reality the action was arbitrary and capricious in nature.

   • 1877, Henry James, The American:

     ""Capricious?"" And at this monsieur began to laugh. ""Oh no, Im not capricious. I am very faithful. I am very constant. Comprenez?""

Definizione dizionario capricious

capriccioso

incostante

Altri significati:

Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim