capricious
adjective/kəˈprɪʃəs/
Frequency rank: #15,810 most common English word
Meaning
Given to sudden and unpredictable changes in behavior or mood.
Example sentence
The weather in spring can be quite capricious, changing from sunshine to heavy rain within minutes.
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