Inconstancy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /(ˌ)in-ˈkän(t)-stən(t)-sē/ in·con·stan·cy

Meaning & Definition of Inconstancy

Inconstancy (noun)

  1. the quality or state of being inconstant

Inconstancy (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lack of faithfulness especially to one's husband or wife

    "a wife who was long inured to the chronic inconstancy of her husband"

    similar: disloyalty, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, infidelity, perfidiousness, perfidy, unfaithfulness
    related: adultery, betrayal, double cross, double-dealing, duplicity, sellout, treachery, treason, deceit, deception, lying
    opposite: allegiance, constancy, devotedness, devotion, faith, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty
    near: staunchness, steadfastness, dependability, reliability, honesty, trustworthiness

  2. the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another

    "the inconstancy of public opinion is such that today's hero may be tomorrow's punching bag"

    similar: change, fluctuation, flux, oscillation
    related: metamorphosis, mutation, transformation, transmogrification, transmutation, vacillation, wavering

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Inconstancy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Inconstancy:

disloyalty, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, infidelity, perfidiousness, perfidy, unfaithfulness, change, fluctuation, flux, oscillation

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Inconstancy

Words with the opposite meaning of Inconstancy:

allegiance, constancy, devotedness, devotion, faith, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty

Related Words for Inconstancy

adultery, betrayal, double cross, double-dealing, duplicity, sellout, treachery, treason, deceit, deception, lying, metamorphosis, mutation, transformation, transmogrification, transmutation, vacillation, wavering

Near Antonyms of Inconstancy

staunchness, steadfastness, dependability, reliability, honesty, trustworthiness

Origin & Etymology of Inconstancy

First known use: 1526

Frequently Asked Questions about Inconstancy

What does "Inconstancy" mean?

"Inconstancy" means the quality or state of being inconstant. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality or state of being inconstant. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Inconstancy"?

Other words for "Inconstancy" include disloyalty, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, infidelity, perfidiousness, perfidy and unfaithfulness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Inconstancy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Inconstancy"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Inconstancy". Common alternatives include disloyalty, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, infidelity, perfidiousness, perfidy, unfaithfulness, change and fluctuation.

What is the opposite of "Inconstancy"?

Antonyms of "Inconstancy" include allegiance, constancy, devotedness, devotion, faith, faithfulness, fealty and fidelity. Near antonyms include staunchness, steadfastness, dependability and reliability.

How do you use "Inconstancy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Inconstancy" in a sentence: "a wife who was long inured to the chronic inconstancy of her husband"; "the inconstancy of public opinion is such that today's hero may be tomorrow's punching bag".

Is "Inconstancy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Inconstancy" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Inconstancy"?

"Inconstancy" is pronounced /(ˌ)in-ˈkän(t)-stən(t)-sē/ and divided into syllables as in·con·stan·cy.

What is the origin of the word "Inconstancy"?

First known use: 1526.