1. An arbitrary, unpredictable, or whimsical course of action or movement that changes without apparent reason
The river took a capricious direction through the valley, winding unexpectedly.
O rio seguia uma direção caprichosa pelo vale, sinuoso e inesperadamente.
2. A sudden change in course or intention based on sudden, unreasonable change of mind
His capricious direction in business decisions frustrated his investors.
Sua direção caprichosa nas decisões comerciais frustrou seus investidores.