Thursday, December 8, 2016

inconstant, in constant

Inconstant or inconstant ( one word ) means variable or fickle, not dependable --
"O, swear not by the moon, the inconstant moon, That monthly changes in her circle orb..."
He often tired of her inconstant temperament.

In constant or in constant ( two words ) describes a state or condition ( in ) that is regular, unchanging, or faithful ( constant ) --
"In constant sorrow through his days..."
They lived in constant fear that someone would find out their awful secret.

Now that you know that, you can say --
"She lived in constant dread of his inconstant moods."

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