capriciousness
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of capriciousness
First recorded in 1600–10; capricious ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )
Example Sentences
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But the key piece to the “Verity” puzzle is Josh Hartnett, who plays Verity’s put-upon husband, Jeremy, with all the unnerving capriciousness a film like this demands.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
They include the rule of law and a lack of regulatory capriciousness in the U.S.
From Barron's ● Jan. 7, 2026
The capriciousness of the fire quickly revealed itself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2025
Struggle — to protect loved ones, to navigate a warming planet, to escape strife and oppression, to survive nature’s capriciousness.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2023
At church Father Mike appeared and disappeared with the capriciousness of a divinity.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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