inconsistency
noun
in·con·sis·ten·cy
ˌin-kən-ˈsi-stən(t)-sē 
1
: an instance of being inconsistent
2
: the quality or state of being inconsistent
Examples of inconsistency in a Sentence
Police noticed inconsistency in his two statements.
Customers have been complaining about the inconsistency in the quality of service they have received.
The team's biggest problem has been inconsistency: it has played well at times, but at other times it has played very poorly.
There is some inconsistency in her argument.
Careful editing of the entire text has eliminated inconsistencies of style.
We noted a major inconsistency in his story.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution investigation also revealed inconsistencies in Sparre's alibi.
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Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Here are the three ways people try to balance inconsistency in relationships, and what drives them, according to the study.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As deepfake technology improves, the subtle inconsistencies that might give away a fake video become harder to spot, making security testing, monitoring, and dedicated detection tools essential for identifying manipulated content.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
In contrast, Biden and Harris continued to oppose TikTok despite using it to campaign, which highlighted an ongoing inconsistency.
—Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Here are the three ways people try to balance inconsistency in relationships, and what drives them, according to the study.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As deepfake technology improves, the subtle inconsistencies that might give away a fake video become harder to spot, making security testing, monitoring, and dedicated detection tools essential for identifying manipulated content.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
In contrast, Biden and Harris continued to oppose TikTok despite using it to campaign, which highlighted an ongoing inconsistency.
—Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Inconsistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsistency. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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inconsistency
noun
in·con·sis·ten·cy
ˌin-kən-ˈsis-tən-sē
plural inconsistencies
1
: the quality or state of being inconsistent
2
: an example of being inconsistent
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