noun
- The quality or state of being fickle; tendency to change one's mind, loyalty, or affection frequently and without good reason.
Usage: Plural form of fickleness; Abstract noun; typically used in singular but can be pluralized to refer to multiple instances or types
Examples
- The ficklenesses of fashion trends make it hard for designers to predict what will sell.
- Her ficklenesses in relationships frustrated her friends who wanted her to commit.
- The ficklenesses of public opinion can quickly turn a popular figure into a controversial one.
- He grew tired of the ficklenesses of the stock market and decided to invest in bonds instead.
- The ficklenesses of the weather in spring made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.
- Critics pointed to the ficklenesses of the voters who changed their support from one candidate to another.