Word! #1

Francine L, Bridgette G, Kara H.
Fickle:

F-i-c-k-l-e.

Definitions:

• 1.Changing frequently, esp. as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection. 

• 2. Quick to change one's opinion or allegiance; insincere; not loyal or reliable. 

Both definitions are commonly used, and almost the same idea, but the first definition would probably be more dominantly used. 

What part of speech: adjective 

Other forms; Fickleness(noun), Unfickle(adjective)

Pronunciation: Fik-uhl

Sentences: 

• You may describe my uncle as fickle, he’s had 39 wives.

• Hayley's fickle injuries make me think she's faking. 

Synonyms:

• Erratic; erratic means not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable. This is different than fickle, because it refers more to movements. "erratic behavior."
• unstable: not stable; not firm or firmly fixed; unsteady. this is different than fickle because it doesn't mean it changes, it just means it's not steady. like an object, if it's unstable, it will fall over, or tip over. 
• inconstant: not constant; changeable. this is like fickle, but different because it it usually means the give and take, or the relationship between two or more things, with fickle, it's more of one thing changing.  

antonyms: 

• Steady; even or regular in movement. this is almost the opposite of fickle because it's staying steady and not changing. 

• reliable; that may be relied on; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty. This is almost the opposite of fickle because it's not changing, and you can rely on someone who's reliable, and trust them because they don't change their mind. 

usefulness: 

I rate the word fickle with four out of five stars for usefulness. There are many situation where this word can be used, and it can adapt to many different conversations. Situations are often changing and differentiating, and when something is changing fickle would be a great way to describe it! The word fickle pertains in conversations concerning growth, weather, and decisions. 

when to use: the best time to use this word would be anytime. You can use it to impress your friends, and even to impress your English teacher. you could use it in a breakup with your girlfriend or boyfriend, to tell them they're just changing and not the same person. there are many times you could use it! 

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Sources:

definition 1:                 

"Fickle - Wiktionary." Wiktionary, the Free Dictionary. Ed. Creative Commons Attribution. 3 Sept. 2010. Web. 03 Oct. 2010. <http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fickle>.

definition 2: "Fickle | Define Fickle at Dictionary.com." Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. Web. 01 Oct. 2010. <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/fickle>.