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Word of the Day: Capricious

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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The word of the day is capricious.

Meaning: impulsive or unpredictable

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Capricious can be used to describe both a person and their actions.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Being capricious can be interpreted as positive or negative.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Example: Such capricious investing behaviour often ends in tears.

Example: The actress was beautiful but capricious.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

However, as most people prefer a constant, predictable flow, it is generally considered a detrimental quality.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But every now and then, making a rash judgement or acting on impulse is a refreshing change.

Do you know any words which are both positive and negative?

Here are a few: Egregious
Childlike
Cheap
Talkative
Juvenile
Strange
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