fickle
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Adj — Changing opinions, loyalties, or feelings often and without warning.
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Etymology
From Old English ficol ("cunning, deceitful"), related to the old word fike ("to move restlessly").
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What does “fickle” mean?
The word “fickle” means changing opinions, loyalties, or feelings often and without warning. In plain terms, unreliable and prone to sudden changes of mind or loyalty.
How do you pronounce “fickle”?
“Fickle” is pronounced FIHK-uhl (/ˈfɪk.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “fickle” in a sentence?
Here is “fickle” used in a sentence: “The crowd's support proved fickle once the team started losing.”
What part of speech is “fickle”?
“Fickle” is an adjective.
Where does the word “fickle” come from?
The word “fickle” comes from Old English. From Old English ficol ("cunning, deceitful"), related to the old word fike ("to move restlessly").
Is “fickle” a common word?
“Fickle” is an uncommon word in modern English.