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inconstante

[ĩ.kõs.tˈɐ̃.tə]
adjectivepl: inconstantes
inconstant, fickle, changeable
1. Not constant; subject to change; lacking steadfastness or reliability
His inconstant behavior made it difficult to trust him.
Seu comportamento inconstante dificultava confiar nele.
2. Unfaithful or disloyal in romantic relationships
She left her inconstant lover.
Ela deixou seu amante inconstante.
3. Variable or unstable in nature or quality
The inconstant weather made planning the event difficult.
O tempo inconstante dificultava o planejamento do evento.
NYC Slang
flaky, wishy-washy
Synonyms
volúvelinstávelincertovariávelinfielmutável
Antonyms
constantefielestávelfirmeseguroconfiável

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inconstante
Standard usage; commonly used in both spoken and written Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
inconstante
Standard usage with colloquial emphasis on infidelity in relationships
São Paulo
inconstante
Standard usage; formal and informal contexts
Portugal
inconstante
Standard usage; more formal register preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

coração inconstante (fickle heart)
ser inconstante como o vento (to be as changeable as the wind)
amor inconstante (fickle love)
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