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inconstant Definition

in·con·stant (in kän′stənt)

adjective

not constant; changeable; specif.,

  1. not remaining firm in mind or purpose
  2. unsteady in affections or loyalties; fickle
  3. not uniform in nature, value, etc.; irregular; variable

Etymology: OFr < L inconstans

inconstant Related Forms

in·con′·stancy noun in·con′·stantly adverb

inconstant Synonyms

inconstant

modif.

changeable, fickle, variable, capricious, unstable; see also changeable 1, 2.

inconstant implies an inherent tendency to change or a lack of steadfastness an inconstant lover; fickle suggests an even greater instability or readiness to change, especially in affection spurned by a fickle public; capricious implies an instability or irregularity that seems to be the product of whim, chance, or erratic impulse a capricious climate; unstable implies a liability to change, and in reference to persons applies to one who is emotionally unsettled or variable an unstable person laughs and cries easily

inconstant Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • moon: However, the random factor in the action is the inconstant moon.
  • nature: Since I have known you I have despised myself, for I am afraid I have an inconstant nature.