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
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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In contrast, private sector benefits can be inconsistent.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Kroger, the nation’s largest grocery chain, said Monday that McMullen’s conduct was unrelated to the business but was found to be inconsistent with its ethics policy.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
For instance, if marketing, sales, and customer service aren’t working together, customers may receive inconsistent information or services.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Cinematic Sonic, version 1, had more realistic facial features, including human-like teeth, and his body proportions were deemed inconsistent with the character fans grew up with in the ’90s.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Kroger, the nation’s largest grocery chain, said Monday that McMullen’s conduct was unrelated to the business but was found to be inconsistent with its ethics policy.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
For instance, if marketing, sales, and customer service aren’t working together, customers may receive inconsistent information or services.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Cinematic Sonic, version 1, had more realistic facial features, including human-like teeth, and his body proportions were deemed inconsistent with the character fans grew up with in the ’90s.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconsistent
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsistent. Accessed 9 Mar. 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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