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
This inconsistency creates confusion and disappointment.
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Shoplazza Contributor, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The Chiefs enter this contest with their typical position atop the AFC West, sporting a 10-1 record despite some offensive inconsistencies.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Prue says that the tea works really well, but Paul doesn’t like the inconsistency of the layers and that there is not enough orange.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
But upon closer inspection, the inconsistencies become much clearer.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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Shoplazza Contributor, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The Chiefs enter this contest with their typical position atop the AFC West, sporting a 10-1 record despite some offensive inconsistencies.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Prue says that the tea works really well, but Paul doesn’t like the inconsistency of the layers and that there is not enough orange.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
But upon closer inspection, the inconsistencies become much clearer.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 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 17 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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