# capriciously

**Pronunciation:** kəˈprɪʃəsli · kuh-PRISH-us-lee

**Part of speech:** adverb

## 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.
- The stock market fluctuated capriciously throughout the day, leaving investors feeling anxious and uncertain.

## Synonyms

- randomly — Lacks a specific pattern or reason.
- impulsively — Done without thinking about consequences.
- erratically — Lacking consistency or regularity.
- whimsically — Driven by sudden, often playful desires.

## Antonyms

- consistently — Acting in a steady and predictable way.
- deliberately — Acting with careful thought and intent.

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