Capricious
Capricious adjective - Likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly.
Usage example: capricious weather that was balmy one day and freezing cold the next
Shilly-shallying and capricious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shilly-shallying" instead an adjective "Capricious".
Nearby Words: caprice, capriciously
Shilly-shallying
Shilly-shallying noun - A state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action.
Capricious and shilly-shallying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Capricious" instead an adjective phrase "Shilly-shallying".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- fluid and capricious
- fluid and shilly-shallying
- unsettled and capricious
- unsettled and shilly-shallying
- inconsistent and capricious
- inconsistent and shilly-shallying
- unstable and capricious
- unstable and shilly-shallying
- volatile and capricious
- volatile and shilly-shallying
- unsteady and capricious
- unsteady and shilly-shallying
- irresolute and capricious
- irresolute and shilly-shallying
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