Definitions for capriciousness
capri·cious·ness

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. capriciousness, unpredictabilitynoun

   the quality of being guided by sudden unpredictable impulses

2. flightiness, arbitrariness, whimsicality, whimsy, whimsey, capriciousnessnoun

   the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment

   "I despair at the flightiness and whimsicality of my memory"

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1. capriciousnessnoun

   The quality of being capricious.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Capriciousnessnoun

   The quality of being led by caprice, humour, whimsicalness.

   Etymology: from capricious.

   A subject ought to suppose, that there are reasons, although he be not apprised of them; otherwise he must tax his prince of capriciousness, inconstancy, or ill design. Jonathan Swift.

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1. capriciousness

   Capriciousness refers to the characteristic or tendency of being unpredictable, impulsive, erratic, or subject to sudden and unaccountable changes in behavior, mood, or decision-making. It implies a lack of consistency, stability, or reliability in one's actions or choices. Capriciousness can manifest in various aspects of life, such as relationships, decision-making, emotions, or personal preferences, leading to an element of uncertainty or unpredictability.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of capriciousness in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of capriciousness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of capriciousness in a Sentence

1. Ann Gray:

   Ponder the capriciousness of human nature, which allows momentary appetites and fleeting attitudes to set the courses for entire lives and future responsibilities.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=capriciousness
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Capriciousness
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=capriciousness
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=capriciousness