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\ˈfi-kəl\

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fick​le
adjective
fick·​le
ˈfi-kəl

Definition

  • marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability given to erratic changeableness
Other Words
  • fick​le​ness noun
  • fick​ly ˈfi-k(ə-)lē adverb
Examples
  • //He blames poor sales on fickle consumers.
  • //a fickle friendship that was on and off over the years
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Middle English fikel deceitful, inconstant, from Old English ficol deceitful; akin to Old English befician to deceive, and probably to Old English fāh hostile — more at foe
fickle
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

fick​le
adjective
fick·​le
ˈfi-kəl

Definition

  • marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability given to erratic changeableness
Other Words
  • fick​le​ness noun
  • fick​ly ˈfi-k(ə-)lē adverb
Examples
  • //He blames poor sales on fickle consumers.
  • //a fickle friendship that was on and off over the years
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Middle English fikel deceitful, inconstant, from Old English ficol deceitful; akin to Old English befician to deceive, and probably to Old English fāh hostile — more at foe
fickle
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

fick​le
adjective
fick·​le
ˈfi-kəl

Definition

  • marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability given to erratic changeableness
Other Words
  • fick​le​ness noun
  • fick​ly ˈfi-k(ə-)lē adverb
Examples
  • //He blames poor sales on fickle consumers.
  • //a fickle friendship that was on and off over the years
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Middle English fikel deceitful, inconstant, from Old English ficol deceitful; akin to Old English befician to deceive, and probably to Old English fāh hostile — more at foe
fickle
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

fick​le
adjective
fick·​le
ˈfi-kəl

Definition

  • marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability given to erratic changeableness
Other Words
  • fick​le​ness noun
  • fick​ly ˈfi-k(ə-)lē adverb
Examples
  • //He blames poor sales on fickle consumers.
  • //a fickle friendship that was on and off over the years
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Middle English fikel deceitful, inconstant, from Old English ficol deceitful; akin to Old English befician to deceive, and probably to Old English fāh hostile — more at foe
fickle
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

fick​le
adjective
fick·​le
ˈfi-kəl

Definition

  • marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability given to erratic changeableness
Other Words
  • fick​le​ness noun
  • fick​ly ˈfi-k(ə-)lē adverb
Examples
  • //He blames poor sales on fickle consumers.
  • //a fickle friendship that was on and off over the years
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Middle English fikel deceitful, inconstant, from Old English ficol deceitful; akin to Old English befician to deceive, and probably to Old English fāh hostile — more at foe
fickle
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

fick​le
adjective
fick·​le
ˈfi-kəl

Definition

  • marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability given to erratic changeableness
Other Words
  • fick​le​ness noun
  • fick​ly ˈfi-k(ə-)lē adverb
Examples
  • //He blames poor sales on fickle consumers.
  • //a fickle friendship that was on and off over the years
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Middle English fikel deceitful, inconstant, from Old English ficol deceitful; akin to Old English befician to deceive, and probably to Old English fāh hostile — more at foe
fickle
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

fick​le
adjective
fick·​le
ˈfi-kəl

Definition

  • marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability given to erratic changeableness
Other Words
  • fick​le​ness noun
  • fick​ly ˈfi-k(ə-)lē adverb
Examples
  • //He blames poor sales on fickle consumers.
  • //a fickle friendship that was on and off over the years
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Middle English fikel deceitful, inconstant, from Old English ficol deceitful; akin to Old English befician to deceive, and probably to Old English fāh hostile — more at foe
fickle
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

fick​le
adjective
fick·​le
ˈfi-kəl

Definition

  • marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability given to erratic changeableness
Other Words
  • fick​le​ness noun
  • fick​ly ˈfi-k(ə-)lē adverb
Examples
  • //He blames poor sales on fickle consumers.
  • //a fickle friendship that was on and off over the years
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Middle English fikel deceitful, inconstant, from Old English ficol deceitful; akin to Old English befician to deceive, and probably to Old English fāh hostile — more at foe
fickle
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms


Origin

First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined above