Capricious
Capricious adjective - Likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly.
Reckless and capricious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reckless" instead an adjective "Capricious".
Nearby Words: caprice, capriciously
Reckless
Reckless adjective - Having or showing a lack of concern for the consequences of one's actions.
Capricious and reckless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Capricious" instead an adjective "Reckless".
Nearby Words: recklessness, recklessly
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- impulsive and capricious
- impulsive and reckless
- extravagant and capricious
- extravagant and reckless
- wild and capricious
- wild and reckless
- wanton and capricious
- wanton and reckless
- thoughtless and capricious
- thoughtless and reckless
- impetuous and capricious
- impetuous and reckless
- heedless and capricious
- heedless and reckless
Both words in one sentence
- The other two main characters, old couple Tiller and Sairy, avert this: Tiller is the solider and less capricious one, while Sairy is the reckless daydreamer.
Source: Women Are Wiser
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