Synonyms for

Fickle

Verb / ˈfɪkʌl / Another word for fickle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

likely to change, not constant or loyal

Synonyms & similar words

mercurial quicksilver erratic volatile inconstant unpredictable capricious volatile mercurial changeable fluctuating erratic unreliable unstable mutable shifting wavering vacillating inconsistent variable temperamental whimsical flighty faddish

Example sentences

  1. The weather in this city is fickle, it can change from sunny to rainy in a matter of minutes.
  2. She is a fickle friend, she only calls when she needs something.
  3. The stock market is fickle, it can go up or down without warning.
  4. His taste in music is fickle, he likes a different genre every week.
  5. The cat's mood is fickle, he can be friendly one minute and scratching the next.

Quotes

  • 'I am a fickle lover', he said, 'I change my mind every day.' - Paulo Coelho
  • 'Fickle as the wind.' - William Shakespeare
  • 'Fickle Fate! O how thy wheel doth turn.' - Ogden Nash

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