Learn how to use the comparative “fickler” and superlative “ficklest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “fickle”?

The comparative form of “fickle” is “fickler”.

Example

She is fickler than her sister when it comes to choosing a restaurant.

Example

His taste in music has become fickler as he gets older.

What is the superlative form of “fickle”?

The superlative form of “fickle” is “ficklest”.

Example

Among all her friends, she is the ficklest when it comes to choosing a movie.

Example

His taste in fashion is known for being the ficklest.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' can be used with fickle, fickler, and ficklest to indicate a higher degree of fickleness. However, using 'more' and 'most' is less common and may sound slightly formal. The forms 'more fickle' and 'most fickle' are still grammatically correct and can be used if desired.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Fickle follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: FickleFickler Superlative: FickleFicklest

Expressions with similar meanings to “fickler”

Used to describe someone who has a harder time making decisions

Example

She has become more indecisive about what career path to choose.

Describing someone who is less consistent or reliable in their choices or opinions

Example

His political views have become less stable over the years.

Used to describe someone who frequently changes their mind or preferences

Example

Her mood is more changeable than the weather.

Expressions with similar meanings to “ficklest”

Used to describe someone who has the hardest time making decisions

Example

She is the most indecisive person I know.

Describing someone who is the least consistent or reliable in their choices or opinions

Example

His political views are the least stable among his peers.

Used to describe someone who frequently changes their mind or preferences

Example

Her preferences are the most changeable of anyone I know.

Using than with comparative “fickler”

When using the comparative form fickler to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is fickler than her sister." Here, than is used to show that the level of fickleness in 'her' is greater than the level of fickleness in her sister.

How can I use this expression in context?

“fickler” and “ficklest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Relationships

    He is the fickler of the two when it comes to choosing a restaurant for date night.

    He is the fickler of the two when it comes to choosing a restaurant for date night.

  • 2Fashion

    Among all her friends, she has the ficklest taste in clothing.

    Among all her friends, she has the ficklest taste in clothing.

  • 3Opinions

    His political views are known for being the ficklest among his colleagues.

    His political views are known for being the ficklest among his colleagues.

  • 4Preferences

    She is the fickler when it comes to choosing a vacation destination.

    She is the fickler when it comes to choosing a vacation destination.

  • 5Trends

    The fashion industry is known for being one of the ficklest industries.

    The fashion industry is known for being one of the ficklest industries.

Related idioms and phrases

Change like the wind

To change rapidly or frequently.

Example

Her opinions on the matter change like the wind.

In two minds

To be undecided or uncertain about something.

Example

I'm in two minds about whether to go on the trip or not.

Flip-flop

To repeatedly change one's opinion or position on a topic.

Example

He flip-flopped on his stance regarding the new policy.

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