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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They include the rule of law and a lack of regulatory capriciousness in the U.S.
From Barron's ● Jan. 7, 2026
Kettle’s neighborhood demonstrates the capriciousness of the fire, which had destroyed at least two dozen homes by noon Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2024
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
But “Peter Pan Goes Wrong,” a madcap comedy that had no presence on the Tony Awards, was up even more — 22 percent — serving as a reminder of the capriciousness of grosses.
From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
Strangely enough, I very nearly caught the essence of teenage capriciousness as I played the role.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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