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Flighty

usgb/ˈflaɪti/Volume
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Not TrustworthyPlay
Describes someone's unpredictability in commitments or decisions. SlideYou can't rely on his flighty promises, as he changes his mind often.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Often implies disapproval or lack of reliability in a person's character. SlideHer flighty nature has made her colleagues doubt her dedication to the project.
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More likely used in casual or informal conversations, not formal writing. SlideHe's too flighty to settle down in one job; he's had five in three years!