Capricious and Devious

Capricious

Capricious adjective - Likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly.

Devious and capricious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Devious" instead an adjective "Capricious".

Nearby Words: caprice, capriciously

Devious

Devious adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.

Capricious and devious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Capricious" instead an adjective "Devious".

Nearby Words: devil, deviously
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