inconsistent
adjective
in·con·sis·tent
ˌin-kən-ˈsi-stənt 
: lacking consistency: such as
a
: not compatible with another fact or claim
inconsistent statements
b
: containing incompatible elements
an inconsistent argument
c
: incoherent or illogical in thought or actions : changeable
d
: not satisfiable by the same set of values for the unknowns
inconsistent equations
inconsistent inequalities
inconsistently
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of inconsistent in a Sentence
Customers have been complaining about the inconsistent service they have received.
The pain has been inconsistent.
Her grades have been inconsistent this school year.
Their descriptions of the accident were inconsistent.
The results of the two experiments were inconsistent.
The decision was inconsistent with the company's policy.
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Jay Harris, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Transgender children in military families already face unique challenges due to frequent relocations, inconsistent access to affirming healthcare, and the common stresses of military life.
—Jen Cousins and Kbf Francis, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
By establishing clear and consistent evaluation standards, the MERIT Review helps to mitigate the risk of inconsistent assessments—another persistent issue in the traditional model.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Jay Harris, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Transgender children in military families already face unique challenges due to frequent relocations, inconsistent access to affirming healthcare, and the common stresses of military life.
—Jen Cousins and Kbf Francis, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
By establishing clear and consistent evaluation standards, the MERIT Review helps to mitigate the risk of inconsistent assessments—another persistent issue in the traditional model.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Rodgers and the Jets’ offense (4-10) have been inconsistent this season.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsistent. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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inconsistent
adjective
in·con·sis·tent
ˌin-kən-ˈsis-tənt
1
: not being in agreement or harmony : incompatible
an explanation inconsistent with the facts
2
: not logical or regular in thought or actions : changeable
a very inconsistent person
inconsistently
adverb
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