Meaning:
- Prone to changing one’s mind or disposition frequently, especially with regards to affections or allegiances.
- Lacking in faithfulness or steadiness; not reliable or dependable.
- Easily swayed or influenced by whim or fancy.
Synonyms:
- Volatile: Tending to change or explode suddenly; unpredictable.
- Mercurial: Quick and changeable, like the planet Mercury.
- Capricious: Impulsive and unpredictable, driven by whims.
- Changeable: Subject to frequent or sudden changes.
- Whimsical: Playful and unpredictable, guided by fleeting fancies.
- Flighty: Lacking in seriousness or commitment, easily distracted.
- Unreliable: Not to be counted on, unpredictable.
- Undependable: Not worthy of trust or reliance.
- Inconstant: Not fixed or steady, prone to change.
Antonyms:
- Faithful: Loyal and constant in devotion or allegiance.
- Steadfast: Firm and unwavering in purpose or commitment.
- Reliable: Capable of being trusted or depended on.
- Dependable: Worthy of trust or reliance.
- Constant: Not changing or varying; dependable.
- Loyal: Devoted and faithful to a person, cause, or ideal.
- Committed: Dedicated and actively involved in a particular course of action or relationship.
- True: Faithful and honest; genuinely loyal.
- Unwavering: Steadfast and resolute, not prone to change.
Additional Notes:
- “Fickle” often has a negative connotation, implying a lack of loyalty or dependability.
- The severity of the connotation can depend on the context in which “fickle” is used.
- Some synonyms may be more appropriate than others depending on the specific situation.