capriciously-dismissed
|ca-pric-ious-ly-dis-missed|
/kəˈprɪʃəsli dɪsˈmɪst/
(capricious)
unpredictable behavior
Etymology
'capricious' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'capriccio,' where 'capo' meant 'head' and 'riccio' meant 'hedgehog,' suggesting a sudden change of mind.
'capriccio' transformed into the French word 'caprice,' and eventually became the modern English word 'capricious' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'a sudden change of mind,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unpredictable or whimsical.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
dismissed in a manner that is unpredictable or subject to sudden changes in mood or behavior.
The employee was capriciously-dismissed without any prior warning.
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Last updated: 2025/07/25 01:13