fickle
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
An online audience can be as fickle as it is faithful, and what captures the most clicks doesn’t also always edify the human soul.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Wimbledon, however, with its unpredictable footing and fickle bounces, has made her wait.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
"It was life-changing in the short term. But you know how fickle everything is," Willis said.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Clark said SpaceX may one day justify such a valuation but "momentum, euphoria, and hype is a fickle beast, and this market is out of line across many stocks for now."
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
He turned around and began walking to the west, back toward the bus, back into the fickle heart of the bush.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
Vocabulary lists containing fickle
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act III
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Even More Negative Words to Describe a Person
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Things They Carried
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word