Flightiness (Noun)
Meaning
The trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment; "I despair at the flightiness and whimsicality of my memory".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her flightiness made it difficult for her to maintain long-term relationships, as she often changed her mind at the last minute.
- The old aunt's flightiness and tendency to forget things drove her family crazy, but they loved her dearly anyway.
- The singer's on-stage antics and flightiness captivated her fans, who adored her whimsical and carefree persona.
- His friends learned to roll with his flightiness, knowing that any plans made with him could easily change without warning.
- The actress's flightiness and lack of reliability had led to her being cut from several films and plays over the years.