What it means to be flighty?

Definition of flighty
1 : swift. 2 : lacking stability or steadiness: a : easily upset : volatile a flighty temper. b : easily excited : skittish a flighty horse. c : capricious, silly.
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What does a flighty woman mean?

/ˈflaɪ.ti/ (especially of a woman) not responsible and likely to change activities, jobs, boyfriends, etc. often: a flighty young woman.
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Is being called flighty an insult?

If you say that someone is flighty, you disapprove of them because they are not very serious or reliable and keep changing from one activity, idea, or partner to another. Isabelle was a frivolous little fool, vain and flighty.
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Is flighty an emotion?

slightly delirious; light-headed; mildly crazy. irresponsible: He said I was too flighty to be a good supervisor.
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What is the synonym of flighty?

haphazard. heedless. hit-or-miss. indecisive. indiscriminate.
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How do you use flighty in a sentence?

Flighty sentence example
  1. Her foreign policy was flighty to the verge of foolishness. ...
  2. He was not incapable of affection nor without generous impulses, but he was flighty , passionate in a childish way, and when angry capable of cruelty. ...
  3. Some ducks are just too flighty to come in over stronger species.
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What do you call someone who is unreliable?

capricious, deceptive, dubious, false, fickle, inaccurate, irresponsible, treacherous, tricky, uncertain, unsound, unstable, untrustworthy, undependable, deceitful, delusive, disreputable, erroneous, fake, fallible.
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How do I stop being so flighty?

Start a meditation or breathwork practice

Slowing down at least once a day to focus to breathe has been showing to have far-reaching effects on your mood and health. If meditating for even ten minutes is daunting, consider breathwork, or short bursts of focused attention on the breath.
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What is it called when you go from one emotion to another?

Researchers call it emotional contagion. It happens when you mimic, usually without conscious effort, the emotions and expressions of people around you.
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What do you call someone who changes emotions quickly?

Some common synonyms of capricious are fickle, inconstant, mercurial, and unstable.
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What is a flaky person?

1 : markedly odd or unconventional : offbeat, wacky has some flaky ideas He's nice, but a bit flaky.
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What is a mercurial man?

If you describe someone as mercurial, you mean that they frequently change their mind or mood without warning. [literary] ...his mercurial temperament. Synonyms: capricious, volatile, unpredictable, erratic More Synonyms of mercurial.
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Who is a frivolous man?

self-indulgently carefree; unconcerned about or lacking any serious purpose. (of a person) given to trifling or undue levity: a frivolous, empty-headed person.
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What makes a person flighty?

Flighty people are unreliable and irresponsible — they often forget appointments, show up late, and change their minds about important things at the last minute.
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Whats does arrogant mean?

Definition of arrogant

1 : exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate one's own worth or importance often by an overbearing manner an arrogant official. 2 : showing an offensive attitude of superiority : proceeding from or characterized by arrogance an arrogant reply.
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What is the meaning of impulsiveness?

1 : acting or tending to act suddenly and without careful thought He's impulsive and does things he regrets. 2 : resulting from a sudden impulse an impulsive decision.
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What are signs of emotional detachment?

Symptoms of emotional detachment
  • difficulty creating or maintaining personal relationships.
  • a lack of attention, or appearing preoccupied when around others.
  • difficulty being loving or affectionate with a family member.
  • avoiding people, activities, or places because they're associated with past trauma.
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How do you detach from someone you love deeply?

How to let go of someone you love
  1. Identify the reason. Ask yourself why you're now deciding to detach from the relationship. ...
  2. Release your emotions. ...
  3. Don't react, respond. ...
  4. Start small. ...
  5. Keep a journal. ...
  6. Meditate. ...
  7. Be patient with yourself. ...
  8. Look forward.
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What is the most contagious emotion?

Who is most vulnerable to emotional contagion? Experts believe that negative emotions, like pain, fear and sadness, are more contagious than positive ones. This can be traced back to our survival instinct. Your brain pays more attention to negative emotions because it's wired to keep you safe.
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Why do I feel so flighty?

Purpose. The fight-or-flight response is a stress reaction that likely evolved out of the survival needs of our early ancestors living with the daily dangers of the time. To demonstrate, imagine you're a prehistoric cave dweller relaxing one evening and enjoying the daily catch.
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How do you calm the fight-or-flight response?

Your body is ready to fight or run if needed—even though it is not really appropriate in this situation.
  1. 6 ways to calm your fight-or-flight response. ...
  2. Try deep breathing. ...
  3. Notice your patterns. ...
  4. Practice acceptance. ...
  5. Exercise. ...
  6. Take cognitive-behavioral approaches. ...
  7. Speak with a professional.
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How do you train your brain to stop the fear?

8 Successful Mental Habits to Defeat Fear, Worry, and Anxiety
  1. Don't figure things out by yourself. ...
  2. Be real with how you feel. ...
  3. Be OK with some things being out of your control. ...
  4. Practice self-care. ...
  5. Be conscious of your intentions. ...
  6. Focus on positive thoughts. ...
  7. Practice mindfulness.
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How do you describe a weak person?

Some common synonyms of weak are decrepit, feeble, fragile, frail, and infirm. While all these words mean "not strong enough to endure strain, pressure, or strenuous effort," weak applies to deficiency or inferiority in strength or power of any sort.
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What do you call someone who goes back on their word?

renege Add to list Share. To renege is to go back on your word or fail to keep a promise. Not quite lying, reneging is more a sin of omission — failing to do what you said you would.
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