fickle
4 synonyms and 5 antonyms for fickle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Changing opinions, loyalties, or feelings often and without warning.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use fickle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fickle fans
fickle weather
fickle friend
Etymology
From Old English ficol ("cunning, deceitful"), related to the old word fike ("to move restlessly").
Full origin of fickle →Frequently asked questions
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.
