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
But on Monday, defense attorney Andrew Baldwin sought to discredit Weber by pointing out inconsistencies in his statements to police.
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Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
Implement clear brand guidelines and regularly check to make sure that your team adheres to them to prevent inconsistencies from interfering with your marketing efforts.
—Stephen Spratley, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Phillips had closed until a right hamstring injury and inconsistencies caused a role adjustment.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2024
The crowd's acceptance of Trump's Detroit-on-the-rise spin was consistent with their collective amnesia or indifference to his logical inconsistencies throughout the evening.
—Philip Elliott / Detroit, TIME, 19 Oct. 2024
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Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
Implement clear brand guidelines and regularly check to make sure that your team adheres to them to prevent inconsistencies from interfering with your marketing efforts.
—Stephen Spratley, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Phillips had closed until a right hamstring injury and inconsistencies caused a role adjustment.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2024
The crowd's acceptance of Trump's Detroit-on-the-rise spin was consistent with their collective amnesia or indifference to his logical inconsistencies throughout the evening.
—Philip Elliott / Detroit, TIME, 19 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inconsistency
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“Inconsistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsistency. Accessed 16 Nov. 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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