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constant

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of constant

1 not undergoing a change in condition

change is the only constant thing in the world of fashion

Synonyms of constant

changeless, stable, stationary, steady, unchanging, unvarying

Words Related to constant

fast, fixed, hard-and-fast, immutable, inflexible, invariable, unalterable, unchangeable

established, set, settled

ceaseless, continuing, durable, enduring, lasting, permanent

Phrases Synonymous with constant

on an even keel (also on even keel)

Near Antonyms of constant

adaptable, alterable, changeable, flexible, mutable, variable

ephemeral, evanescent, fleeting, momentary, transient, transitory

kaleidoscopic, phantasmagoric (or phantasmagorical)

Antonyms of constant

capricious, changeful, changing, fickle, fluctuating, fluid, inconstant, mercurial, skittish, uncertain, unpredictable, unsettled, unstable, unsteady, varying, volatile

2 appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time

I get constant headaches during humid weather

Synonyms of constant

frequent, habitual, periodic, periodical, regular, repeated, steady

Words Related to constant

continual, intermittent, recurrent, recurring

cyclic (or cyclical)

around-the-clock, hourly, round-the-clock, 24-7 (or 24/7)

chronic, confirmed, inveterate

expected, usual

Near Antonyms of constant

episodic (also episodical), occasional

unexpected, unusual

Antonyms of constant

inconstant, infrequent, irregular

3 firm in one's allegiance to someone or something

constant friends during times both good and bad

Synonyms of constant

dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast, good, loyal, pious, staunch (also stanch), steadfast, steady, true, true-blue

Words Related to constant

dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustworthy, trusty

unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering

determined, intent, resolute

confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn

ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, gung ho, impassioned, passionate, serious

Near Antonyms of constant

irresponsible, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy

faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering

dubious, irresolute, shaky, uncertain

apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested

Antonyms of constant

disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue

Synonym Discussion of constant

faithful, loyal, constant, staunch, steadfast, resolute mean firm in adherence to whatever one owes allegiance. faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted.

- faithful to her promise

loyal implies a firm resistance to any temptation to desert or betray.

- remained loyal to the czar

constant stresses continuing firmness of emotional attachment without necessarily implying strict obedience to promises or vows.

- constant friends

staunch suggests fortitude and resolution in adherence and imperviousness to influences that would weaken it.

- a staunch defender of free speech

steadfast implies a steady and unwavering course in love, allegiance, or conviction.

- steadfast in their support

resolute implies firm determination to adhere to a cause or purpose.

- a resolute ally

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