whim

simple noun15 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.4

a decision or action in politics based on impulse rather than strategy or policy

an unexpected, impulsive thought or desire

a desire based on individual preference rather than objective reasons

used to emphasize that something is based only on a slight desire, not a serious reason

every single thing that a person desires, no matter how small or unreasonable

because of a sudden desire or idea, especially one that is unusual or unnecessary

according to a sudden and unpredictable desire

to be likely to be affected by someone's unpredictable decisions

to allow yourself or someone else to have or do something enjoyable, especially something that is not strictly necessary

to fulfill a desire, demand, or need that arises from a whim

to be controlled or determined by someone's unpredictable choices

to provide what is wanted or needed by a person's whim

to be easily affected or harmed by someone's impulsive desires

to act according to a sudden impulse

to gratify or indulge an immoral or distasteful desire or habit or a person with such a desire or habit