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inconstancythe quality of being changeable in feelings, behavior, or opinions; fickleness

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the quality of being changeable in feelings, behavior, or opinions; fickleness

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkɑːnstənsi/

Korean meaning: 변덕스러움, 일관성 없음, 불안정함

Korean pronunciation: 인**컨**스턴시

Example Sentences

  • The weather's inconstancy ruined our picnic plans three times this week.
  • My cat's inconstancy is legendary - she loves me in the morning but ignores me by noon.
  • The politician's inconstancy on key issues cost him the election.

inconstancy

NOUN

//ɪnˈkɑːnstənsi//

the quality of being changeable in feelings, behavior, or opinions; fickleness

inconstancy concept
💡 Concept

a young woman holds up three different dresses, switching rapidly between each one while looking in the mirror. She tosses aside a blue dress she loved just moments ago, then picks up a red one with excitement. Within seconds, she changes her mind again and reaches for a yellow dress, her expression completely different from before. The patient store clerk watches with a knowing smile as clothes pile up around them from previous outfit changes. Other shoppers in the background shake their heads at the constantly changing decisions. the quality of being changeable in feelings and opinions through fickleness

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈkɑːnstənsi/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootconst
Suffix--ancy

Origin

From Latin inconstantia, meaning 'lack of steadfastness or stability.' The word entered English through Old French inconstance in the 14th century.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

The weather's inconstancy ruined our picnic plans three times this week.

😄 Fun example

My cat's inconstancy is legendary - she loves me in the morning but ignores me by noon.

The politician's inconstancy on key issues cost him the election.

😄 Fun example

Her inconstancy in choosing restaurants drove her friends crazy - she changed her mind five times in ten minutes.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

ficklenessvariabilityinstabilitychangeabilityvolatility

Antonyms

constancysteadinessconsistency

Related

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