capriciously
On a whim
Capriciously means in a way that's impulsive, unpredictable, or based on sudden whims rather than reason.
Someone who acts capriciously changes course without warning or logic: The boss capriciously reassigned projects based on his mood.
Weather, fate, and authority figures are often described as acting capriciously—forces that affect us in ways we can't anticipate or control.
Without foreseeable pattern
- inconsistentlyIn an unreliable manner
- irregularlyNot following a pattern
- sporadicallyAt irregular intervals
- fitfullyIn irregular bursts
unreliably · changeably · variably · unevenly · haphazardly · randomly · arbitrarily · undependably
With fanciful imagination
- playfullyIn a fun-loving way
- quirkilyIn an unusual way
- lightheartedlyIn carefree fashion
- mischievouslyIn a playfully naughty manner
frivolously · flightily · airily · blithely · jauntily · gaily · impishly · merrily
Without forethought or preparation
- impetuouslyActing on sudden urge
- rashlyWithout careful thought
- hastilyIn rushed manner
- recklesslyActing without regard for danger
abruptly · heedlessly · thoughtlessly · carelessly · unthinkingly · imprudently · precipitately · irresponsibly
unpredictably
Without foreseeable pattern
- inconsistentlyIn an unreliable manner
- irregularlyNot following a pattern
- sporadicallyAt irregular intervals
fitfully · unreliably · changeably · variably · unevenly · haphazardly · randomly · arbitrarily · undependably · unsystematically
fancifully
With fanciful imagination
- playfullyIn a fun-loving way
- quirkilyIn an unusual way
- lightheartedlyIn carefree fashion
mischievously · frivolously · flightily · airily · blithely · jauntily · gaily · impishly · merrily · sportively
spontaneously
Without forethought or preparation
- impetuouslyActing on sudden urge
- rashlyWithout careful thought
- hastilyIn rushed manner
recklessly · abruptly · heedlessly · thoughtlessly · carelessly · unthinkingly · imprudently · precipitately · irresponsibly · wildly
capriciouslyconsistently
In an unchanging way
predictably · steadily · reliably · regularly · constantly
capriciouslydeliberately
Done with intention
purposefully · rationally · logically · reasonably · thoughtfully
capriciouslyresolutely
With firm determination
steadfastly · faithfully · unwaveringly · firmly · determinedly