# inconstantly

**Pronunciation:** /ɪnˈkɒnstəntli/ · in-KON-stunt-lee

**CEFR level:** C2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a manner that changes frequently or lacks steady loyalty, reliability, or consistency.

## Examples

- The flickering candle flame burned inconstantly as the draft moved through the room.
- He acted inconstantly, promising to help one day and ignoring his commitments the next.
- The stock market performed inconstantly throughout the quarter, reflecting the general economic uncertainty.

## Synonyms

- erratically — Focuses on unpredictable or irregular movement or behavior.
- unsteadily — Focuses on a lack of physical or emotional stability.
- capriciously — Implies changing one's mind suddenly based on whim.
- ficklely — Specifically describes changing loyalties or affections.

## Antonyms

- steadily — Moving or acting in a regular, even manner.
- constantly — Happening all the time or without change.

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