fickle-minded
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of fickle-minded
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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We had to drive those hogs home—ten miles; and no ladies were ever more fickle-minded or contrary.
From A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 4. by Twain, Mark
Then we quietly continued along the ridge of a high bluff until we came to an outstretched point, where beneath us lay the Snake Valley with its fickle-minded river winding through.
From A Woman Tenderfoot by Seton-Thompson, Grace Gallatin
All this, though they were scarcely ever alone, formed a perfect understanding between them, and quickly banished the image of Caroline from the vain and fickle-minded Alphingham.
From The Mother's Recompense, Volume 1 A Sequel to Home Influence by Aguilar, Grace
"And she's just fickle-minded enough to turn up her nose at Jack if he got beat," Dade grumbled, thinking of a certain señorita.
From The Gringos by Fischer, Anton Otto
The man that says Dr. Whitman is fickle-minded, knows nothing of his character and less of his moral worth.
From A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information by Gray, William Henry
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