Inconstant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)in-ˈkän(t)-stənt/ in·con·stant

Meaning & Definition of Inconstant

Inconstant (adjective)

  1. likely to change in feelings
  2. likely to change frequently without apparent or cogent reason

Inconstant (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly

    "our windjammer sailed wherever the inconstant winds took us"

    similar: capricious, changeable, changeful, fickle, flickery, fluctuating, fluid, inconsistent, mercurial, mutable, skittish, temperamental, uncertain, unpredictable, unsettled, unstable, unsteady, variable, volatile, up in the air
    related: aimless, arbitrary, desultory, erratic, haphazard, hit-or-miss, irregular, random, scattered, slapdash, stray, ambivalent, hesitating, shaky, shilly-shally, shilly-shallying, vacillating, wavering, dicey, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy, adaptable, mobile, protean, versatile
    opposite: certain, changeless, constant, immutable, invariable, predictable, settled, stable, stationary, steady, unchangeable, unchanging, unvarying
    near: equable, even, uniform, abiding, durable, lasting, permanent, persistent, dependable, reliable, sure, tried, tried-and-true, true, trustworthy, trusty

  2. not true in one's allegiance to someone or something

    "an inconstant but always entertaining friend"

    similar: disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue
    related: irresponsible, trustless, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy, faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering, dubious, irresolute, uncertain, apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested
    opposite: constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast, loyal, staunch, steadfast, steady, true
    near: dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustable, trustworthy, trusty, unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering, determined, intent, resolute, confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn, ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, impassioned, passionate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Inconstant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Inconstant:

capricious, changeable, changeful, fickle, flickery, fluctuating, fluid, inconsistent, mercurial, mutable, skittish, temperamental, uncertain, unpredictable, unsettled, unstable, unsteady, variable, volatile, disloyal, faithless, false, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue, up in the air

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Inconstant

Words with the opposite meaning of Inconstant:

certain, changeless, constant, immutable, invariable, predictable, settled, stable, stationary, steady, unchangeable, unchanging, unvarying, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast, loyal, staunch, steadfast, true

Related Words for Inconstant

aimless, arbitrary, desultory, erratic, haphazard, hit-or-miss, irregular, random, scattered, slapdash, stray, ambivalent, hesitating, shaky, shilly-shally, shilly-shallying, vacillating, wavering, dicey, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy, adaptable, mobile, protean, versatile, irresponsible, trustless, faltering, hesitant

Near Antonyms of Inconstant

equable, even, uniform, abiding, durable, lasting, permanent, persistent, dependable, reliable, sure, tried, tried-and-true, trustworthy, trusty, dutiful, responsible, solid, trustable, unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering, determined, intent, resolute, confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn, ardent

Word Forms of Inconstant

Derived words: inconstantly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Inconstant

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin inconstant-, inconstans, from in- + constant-, constans constant

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Inconstant

What does "Inconstant" mean?

"Inconstant" means likely to change in feelings. As an adjective, it is defined as: likely to change in feelings. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Inconstant"?

Other words for "Inconstant" include capricious, changeable, changeful, fickle, flickery, fluctuating, fluid and inconsistent. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Inconstant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Inconstant"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Inconstant". Common alternatives include capricious, changeable, changeful, fickle, flickery, fluctuating, fluid, inconsistent, mercurial and mutable.

What is the opposite of "Inconstant"?

Antonyms of "Inconstant" include certain, changeless, constant, immutable, invariable, predictable, settled and stable. Near antonyms include equable, even, uniform and abiding.

How do you use "Inconstant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Inconstant" in a sentence: "our windjammer sailed wherever the inconstant winds took us"; "an inconstant but always entertaining friend".

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

"Inconstant" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Inconstant"?

"Inconstant" is pronounced /(ˌ)in-ˈkän(t)-stənt/ and divided into syllables as in·con·stant.

What is the origin of the word "Inconstant"?

"Inconstant" comes from Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin inconstant-, inconstans, from in- + constant-, constans constant. First known use: 15th century.