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Word: Capricious
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
early 17th century: from French capricieux, from Italian (see capriccioso)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈprɪʃəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour
Short Definition:given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour
Examples:- it's terrible to feel our livelihood hinges on a capricious boss
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