flighty
5 synonyms and 4 antonyms for flighty, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Prone to unpredictable, impulsive, or silly behavior; lacking seriousness or commitment.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
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 flighty
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
flighty behavior
flighty person
Etymology
From flight + -y, originally describing something that flies easily, later extended to unpredictable people.
Full origin of flighty →Frequently asked questions
What does “flighty” mean?
The word “flighty” means prone to unpredictable, impulsive, or silly behavior; lacking seriousness or commitment. In plain terms, describes someone unreliable or scatterbrained, who changes their mind or mood often.
How do you pronounce “flighty”?
“Flighty” is pronounced FLEYE-tee (/ˈflaɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “flighty” in a sentence?
Here is “flighty” used in a sentence: “His flighty attitude made it hard for the team to rely on him.”
What part of speech is “flighty”?
“Flighty” is an adjective.
