fickle
adjective · verb
Simple meaning
Quick to change one's opinion or allegiance.
Pronunciation
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fikuhlSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfɪkəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Quick to change one's opinion or allegiance; insincere; not loyal or reliable.
verb
transitive
To deceive, flatter.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Quick to change one's opinion or allegiance; insincere; not loyal or reliable.
Used this way, fickle is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in ethics or values and relationships contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Loyal and dependable
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Where it naturally appears
- Ethics/values
- Relationships
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Synonyms
Sense: quick to change one's opinion or allegiance
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