fickle

Example Sentences

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The MLB playoffs are notoriously fickle and subject to randomness that prevents dynasties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

He’s also had to learn to quit setting expectations for audiences, which are inherently fickle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

In fairness to Trump, the public can be fickle.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

Early spring can be a very fickle time of year with wild swings of weather and temperatures.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Arthur had been warned about this by Merlyn—who was now safely locked 19 in bis cave by the fickle Nimue—and he had been fearing it subconsciously.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White