caprice

/kəˈpriːs/
noun
  1. A sudden change of mood or behavior for no obvious reason; a whim.
    • The boss's caprice made him cancel the meeting at the last minute.
    • Children often act on caprice, changing their minds from one moment to the next.
    • She bought the expensive hat on a caprice, without really needing it.
  2. A tendency to change suddenly and without reason; unpredictable behavior.
    • Her caprice made it hard for friends to plan anything with her.
    • Investors grew tired of the market's caprice and sought safer options.
    • The weather in spring is full of caprice, with sunshine one minute and rain the next.
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