inconstancy

in·con·stan·cy

noun \(ˌ)in-ˈkän(t)-stən(t)-sē\

Definition of INCONSTANCY

: the quality or state of being inconstant

Examples of INCONSTANCY

1. <a wife who was long inured to the chronic inconstancy of her husband>
2. <the inconstancy of public opinion is such that today's hero may be tomorrow's punching bag>

First Known Use of INCONSTANCY

1526

Related to INCONSTANCY

Synonyms: disloyalty, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, infidelity, perfidiousness, perfidy, unfaithfulness

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

Related Words: adultery; betrayal, double-cross, double-dealing, duplicity, sellout, treachery, treason; deceit, deception, lying

Near Antonyms: staunchness, steadfastness; dependability, reliability; honesty, trustworthiness

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