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Fickle
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fikul
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Simple meaning
What does Fickle mean?
Changing often and unpredictably.
Dictionary definition
Changing often, especially in loyalty, interest, or opinion.
Example sentences
Fickle in a sentence
easy
The weather was fickle all week.
medium
A fickle fan only cheers when the team wins.
hard
Fickle describes someone or something that is hard to rely on because it changes quickly.
Synonyms
Words like Fickle
changeableLikely to change.
changeRelated word that supports the meaning of fickle.
Antonyms
Opposite words
steadyStable and dependable.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fickle, depending on context.
Word family
Fickle word family
Base word
fickle
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Practice 1
What does fickle mean?
Fickle means changing often and unpredictably.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fickle?
Changeable is close in meaning to fickle in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fickle?
Steady contrasts with fickle.
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