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unbeständig

inconstant, fickle

adjective UN-be-shtaen-dikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

unstable, changeable

Usage Note

Unbeständig describes both the weather (unbeständiges Wetter = changeable weather) and human character (someone who keeps changing their mind or commitments). In character contexts it implies unreliability due to fickleness rather than malice.

Examples

"Sein unbeständiges Wesen machte ihn zu einem unzuverlässigen Partner."

Natural Translation

His fickle nature made him an unreliable partner.

Literal Translation

His inconstant nature made him an unreliable partner.

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