as in capriciousness
an inclination to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
his irrepressible impulsiveness sometimes got him into trouble
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eccentricity
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The party is now divorced from his eccentricities, which, though appealing to some of the most radical voters, alienate the rest.—
Alejandro Antonio Chafuen,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025 -
Her gown, a Schiaparelli spring 2025 couture runway piece designed by the maison’s creative director, Daniel Roseberry, also added an air of eccentricity to her overall style with a stiff, off-the-shoulder, crystal bodice top.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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“Impulsiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impulsiveness. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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