1
as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony
inconsistent theories make it difficult to settle on one explanation
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2
as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
an inconsistent breeze was our only relief from the heat
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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.
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Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Outcomes varied wildly by subject area, with medical and law degrees usually paying off, and PhDs — even in STEM fields — yielding inconsistent returns.
—Meg Little Reilly, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
There’s also no arguing that Moss is coming off two especially inconsistent outings in which he’s completed fewer than 60% of his passes.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Many law enforcement agencies worldwide face inadequate infrastructure, a shortage of skilled professionals, and inconsistent implementation of new technologies, which in turn risks disparities in justice delivery and a growing strain on forensic analysis.
—Richard Hobbs, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Outcomes varied wildly by subject area, with medical and law degrees usually paying off, and PhDs — even in STEM fields — yielding inconsistent returns.
—Meg Little Reilly, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
There’s also no arguing that Moss is coming off two especially inconsistent outings in which he’s completed fewer than 60% of his passes.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Many law enforcement agencies worldwide face inadequate infrastructure, a shortage of skilled professionals, and inconsistent implementation of new technologies, which in turn risks disparities in justice delivery and a growing strain on forensic analysis.
—Richard Hobbs, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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