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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Some studies have reported smaller or more inconsistent effects, but the central point still stands.
—
Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Court records reveal in the interview Anderson claimed the baby was stillborn and had been born directly into a bathtub filled with water; however, police said her statement is inconsistent with the findings of the medical examiner and evidence found at the scene.
—Kayla Jackson, The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
Some of these flourishes are slightly inconsistent with the material, but demonstrate a new voice excited to experiment with the form of teen comedy.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
While the British government contends that its arms sales to Israel are compliant with international law, human rights organizations have argued that this position is inconsistent with mounting evidence of war crimes.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
While the Milwaukee Bucks’ defense has made huge strides under Doc Rivers’ watch, their offense has produced surprisingly inconsistent results.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Distribution of aid within Gaza is also a struggle, particularly in the northern area of the strip, where aid has been inconsistent.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC News, 30 Mar. 2024
Lightspeed specifically told Stability leadership that the firm was surprised about Stability’s cash position—and that some recent figures shared with Lightspeed were inconsistent with previous discussions, according to documents reviewed by Fortune.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
The zoning change is inconsistent with city plans for the valley, according to the department's report.
—Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024
Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Court records reveal in the interview Anderson claimed the baby was stillborn and had been born directly into a bathtub filled with water; however, police said her statement is inconsistent with the findings of the medical examiner and evidence found at the scene.
—Kayla Jackson, The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
Some of these flourishes are slightly inconsistent with the material, but demonstrate a new voice excited to experiment with the form of teen comedy.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
While the British government contends that its arms sales to Israel are compliant with international law, human rights organizations have argued that this position is inconsistent with mounting evidence of war crimes.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
While the Milwaukee Bucks’ defense has made huge strides under Doc Rivers’ watch, their offense has produced surprisingly inconsistent results.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Distribution of aid within Gaza is also a struggle, particularly in the northern area of the strip, where aid has been inconsistent.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC News, 30 Mar. 2024
Lightspeed specifically told Stability leadership that the firm was surprised about Stability’s cash position—and that some recent figures shared with Lightspeed were inconsistent with previous discussions, according to documents reviewed by Fortune.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
The zoning change is inconsistent with city plans for the valley, according to the department's report.
—Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsistent. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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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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