How to Use inconsistent in a Sentence

inconsistent

adjective
  • The pain has been inconsistent.
  • Her grades have been inconsistent this school year.
  • The results of the two experiments were inconsistent.
  • Customers have been complaining about the inconsistent service they have received.
  • Their descriptions of the accident were inconsistent.
  • The decision was inconsistent with the company's policy.
  • Young teams tend to be inconsistent, and the Fever fall in line with that trend.
    Zion Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Aug. 2023
  • But the club has been wildly inconsistent, hence the fifth seed in the West.
    Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Apr. 2023
  • The 26-year-old 3-point ace was inconsistent in the playoffs but played well on both ends of the floor in the Finals.
    Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2024
  • Musk has been inconsistent about the state of X's business.
    Bobby Allyn, NPR, 25 Mar. 2024
  • After seeing less of the field due to inconsistent play, McClain was waived by the Raiders in 2013.
    Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 6 July 2023
  • But the Tigers were saved by their bullpen, which has been inconsistent so far this season.
    Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Since the Jets put the pads on for the first time during training camp, their offense has been inconsistent.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2024
  • The approach might seem inconsistent with the names on its roster.
    Jonathan Clegg, WSJ, 2 Dec. 2022
  • The Saints have been inconsistent all year and Deshaun Watson is still finding his groove with the Browns.
    Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2022
  • The Tigers hope the consistency translates to the big leagues, even if the playing time will be inconsistent.
    Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Keep in Mind: The heat map was inconsistent while toasting and baking.
    Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2023
  • But those two are wildly inconsistent and can be foul-prone.
    Tyler Tachman, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Feb. 2023
  • That hasn’t always been the case this season as a host of injuries has led to some inconsistent stretches.
    Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Keep in Mind The coffee results were a bit inconsistent.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2023
  • Xavier's offense has been fine through two games, but the defense has been inconsistent.
    Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Easier to keep the guys focused when the games have been inconsistent?
    Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 28 Dec. 2022
  • The Timberwolves have been inconsistent and have slid to the ninth spot due to a six-game losing stretch earlier in the season.
    Chris Ilenstine, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2023
  • But the working conditions are hard, the pay is usually bad and the hours are inconsistent.
    Reed Abelson Desiree Rios, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2023
  • The show dealt with all the things that used to stop good shows from getting seen: bad marketing, inconsistent time slot, and thus, a lack of an audience.
    Evan Romano, Men's Health, 27 July 2023
  • There is the struggle to find the right fit, especially at a time when sizing is inconsistent across brands.
    Darshita Goyal, refinery29.com, 17 Dec. 2023
  • The window was sealed shut, food was inconsistent and using a toilet hinged on the permission of the captors.
    Doha Madani, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2023
  • His technique needs to tweaked to improve inconsistent balance or maybe a move inside will do the trick.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2023
  • The mannequin pictured on the left with socks up to its calves and a bag covering half of its face acts as a metaphor for the inconsistent and ambivalent nature of capitalism.
    Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024
  • But the inconsistent sourcing causes issues with flavor profiles.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Oct. 2024

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