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Definition of fickle

fickle

/ˈfɪk.əl/
fick · le
Adverb:fickly
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• adjective

1

Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affections.

Example

"Celebrity endorsements can be risky because public opinion is notoriously fickle."

2

Characterized by frequent and unpredictable changes in condition or state, such as weather or fortune.

Example

"Mountaineers must always prepare for the fickle spring weather at high altitudes."

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• Nearby Words

fibrousness
fibula
ficaria
fickle
fickleness
fiction
fictional

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English ficol, meaning 'deceitful' or 'crafty,' related to the verb befician ('to deceive'). By the 13th century, the meaning softened from deliberate treachery to general inconstancy of mood or loyalty.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fickle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fickle
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