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View synonyms for capriciousness

capriciousness

[ kuh-prish-uhs-nis, -pree-shuhs- ]

noun

  1. the quality of being led by or subject to sudden, odd notions or changes; arbitrary or erratic character:

    Some countries have gone to great lengths to build up a war chest of reserves to insure against the capriciousness of foreign investors.

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  • non·ca·pri·cious·ness noun
  • un·ca·pri·cious·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of capriciousness1

First recorded in 1600–10; capricious ( def ) + -ness ( def )

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