Main Entry:

fick·le

Pronunciation:

\ˈfi-kəl\

Function:

adjective

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

Date:

13th century

: marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness

synonyms see inconstant

— fick·le·ness noun

— fick·ly \ˈfi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb