Fickle
(adjective)
- Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
- Likely to change frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
- Unstable in one's affections or loyalty.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french fikele, based on latin feculus 'wavering, weak', from facere 'to do'. the word has been in use in english since the 14th century.
Examples:
- He was a fickle lover, who would change his mind with the slightest encouragement from another woman.
- Her fickle nature made it difficult for her to hold onto a job for more than a few months.
- The stock market can be incredibly fickle, with prices fluctuating greatly from day to day.
- She was always fickle about her opinions, never seeming to stick with one idea for very long.
- Her friends would say she had a fickle heart, always falling in and out of love.