vagaries
Pronunciation: [ˈveɪɡəriz]
Word
Context: "uncertainty"
(noun) sudden changes or unpredictable events that can happen in life. Vagaries are like surprises that can make things different from what we expect, like when the weather suddenly changes.
Example
The vagaries of the weather kept everyone on their toes during the camping trip.
Example
Despite the vagaries of the market, the business managed to stay afloat.
Example
How do you handle the vagaries of everyday life?
Context: "behavior"
(noun) unexpected or unusual actions or behaviors of people. Vagaries show how people can act differently or do surprising things, like when a friend suddenly changes their plans.
Example
She accepted the vagaries of her friend's personality, knowing they could change from time to time.
Example
He couldn't understand the vagaries of her behavior and thought she was being rude.
Example
What are some vagaries you've noticed in your friends?
0s0s