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fickleness

/ˈfɪk.əl.nəs/
fick · le · ness
Adverb:fickly
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Adjective:fickle
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• noun

1

The quality of changing frequently, especially regarding one's loyalties, interests, or affections; inconstancy.

Example

"The fashion industry is notorious for its fickleness, as popular styles can become outdated within a single season."

2

The tendency of natural phenomena, fortune, or circumstances to change unpredictably or erratically.

Example

"Experienced mountaineers always prepare for the fickleness of high-altitude weather."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective fickle (from Old English ficol, meaning 'deceitful, crafty, or false') and the noun-forming suffix -ness.

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