flighty
Flighty (adj) means Prone to unpredictable, impulsive, or silly behavior; lacking seriousness or commitment. Example: “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.
Word forms
flightier comparative, flightiest superlative
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His _____ attitude made it hard for the team to rely on him.
Etymology
From flight + -y, originally describing something that flies easily, later extended to unpredictable people.
Rhymes for flighty
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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.
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