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flighty
This term describes a personality trait characterized by a lack of focus and a tendency toward impulsivity. It carries a negative connotation of unreliability, suggesting that the person is mentally drifting or unable to anchor themselves to a single purpose or emotion. It is often used to describe someone who is perceived as whimsical or scatterbrained rather than maliciously deceptive.
In social contexts, the word implies a certain lightness of character that makes the individual seem untrustworthy in professional or serious settings. While it can occasionally be used in a teasing or affectionate manner to describe a quirky personality, it primarily signals a failure of discipline or emotional maturity.
Meanings
Fickle and irresponsible, especially in terms of emotional stability or commitment to a task.
Examples
She is far too flighty to handle a management position.
Stop being so flighty and just pick a major for your degree.
He has a flighty personality that makes it hard to rely on him.
I wonder if she is actually interested or just being flighty again.
The young heiress was known for her flighty whims and sudden changes of heart.
You are way too flighty to be a detective in this city.
She seemed flighty at first but she was actually deeply observant.
My sister is so flighty that she forgets what she is doing mid-sentence.