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

So that's the thing, it's quite a fickle game, World Cups, especially T20 World Cups.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

I think Bella from Twilight is too fickle, and I don’t understand why she would choose that boring Edward.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai