adj
flighty
FLEYE-tee
adj
1
Prone to unpredictable, impulsive, or silly behavior; lacking seriousness or commitment.
"His flighty attitude made it hard for the team to rely on him."
How to Use Flighty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone unreliable or scatterbrained, who changes their mind or mood often.
Common pairings
flighty behavior
flighty person
Word Forms
flightier comparative, flightiest superlative
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Etymology
From flight + -y, originally describing something that flies easily, later extended to unpredictable people.