capriciously

Meaning

In a manner characterized by sudden, unpredictable changes of mood or behavior.

Examples

• The CEO capriciously fired several key staff members without any prior warning or explanation.
• She capriciously decided to move to a different country on a whim, leaving her old life behind.

Pronunciation: kəˈprɪʃəsli

Synonyms of capriciously

Words with a similar meaning to capriciously:

• randomly
• impulsively
• erratically
• whimsically

Antonyms of capriciously

Words with the opposite meaning to capriciously:

• consistently
• deliberately