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Synonyms of fickle

6 similar words

Another word for fickle is mercurial. Other synonyms of fickle are capricious.

Synonyms and similar words for fickle

adjectiveQuick to change one’s opinion or allegiance; insincere; not loyal or reliable.

  • flighty
  • capriciousImpulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim.
  • mercurialHaving a lively or volatile character; animated, changeable, quick-witted.

adjectiveChangeable.

Meaning of fickle

  1. adjective Quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance; insincere; not loyal or reliable.
  2. adjective Changeable.
  3. verb To deceive, flatter.

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Questions about synonyms of fickle

What is another word for fickle?
Fickle has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as mercurial and capricious.
What does fickle mean?
Fickle means quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance; insincere; not loyal or reliable.

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