Inconsistent
Inconsistent adjective - Likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly.
Usage example: an inconsistent breeze was our only relief from the heat
Shilly-shallying and inconsistent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shilly-shallying" instead an adjective "Inconsistent".
Shilly-shallying
Shilly-shallying noun - A state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action.
Inconsistent and shilly-shallying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Inconsistent" instead an adjective phrase "Shilly-shallying".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- capricious and inconsistent
- capricious and shilly-shallying
- unsettled and inconsistent
- unsettled and shilly-shallying
- unstable and inconsistent
- unstable and shilly-shallying
- volatile and inconsistent
- volatile and shilly-shallying
- unsteady and inconsistent
- unsteady and shilly-shallying
- fluctuating and inconsistent
- fluctuating and shilly-shallying
- vacillating and inconsistent
- vacillating and shilly-shallying
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