kəˈprishəs, -ēsh- also ka- adjective
Etymology: Italian capriccioso
1. : marked or guided by caprice : given to changes of interest or attitude according to whims or passing fancies : not guided by steady judgment, intent, or purpose
he judged her to be capricious and easily wearied of the pleasure of the moment — Edith Wharton
the editing of these papers is so capricious and so wholly without any consistent and discriminating standards — C.P.Aiken
2. : lacking a standard or norm : marked by variation or irregularity : lacking predictable pattern or law : changeable , erratic , whimsical
the revenue of government from the taxes was not regular but capricious and exceptional — Hilaire Belloc
the demand for fur felt provided a steadier, less capricious market — D.G.Creighton
Synonyms: see inconstant