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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