Fickle
[FIH-kəl]
Part of speech: adjective
Origin: Old English, 13th century
1.
Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections.
Examples of Fickle in a sentence
"She was not a fickle fan — she supported the team, win or lose."
"I'm just too fickle — I can't decide what I want for dinner."
About Fickle
In Old English, the original spelling was "fickol," with Germanic roots. The meaning of "changeable and capricious" is the modern definition and does not necessarily carry malicious intent. However, the original definition of "fickol" was "deceitful."
Did you Know?
The alliterative idiom "fickle fortune" can be traced back to Shakespeare. In "Romeo and Juliet," Juliet cries, "O fortune, fortune! All men call thee fickle." Fate remains a fickle friend.
