Inconstant
(adjective)
- Not staying the same; not remaining unchanged or consistent.
- Not loyal or faithful; not steadfast.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french, or from latin inconstans, from in- "not" + constans, constant- (see constant).
Examples:
- The weather was inconstant, changing from sunny to rainy.
- His inconstant moods made it hard for his friends to know what to expect.
- Her inconstant attention made it hard for the teacher to keep her focused.
- His inconstant behavior made it hard for her to trust him.
- The inconstant nature of the stock market makes it hard to predict its movements.