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
Distribution of aid within Gaza is also a struggle, particularly in the northern area of the strip, where aid has been inconsistent.
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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
But that story was inconsistent with other evidence and in 2020 Coones was exonerated.
—Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Musk has been inconsistent about the state of X's business.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 25 Mar. 2024
Movement is clunky and persistently frustrating as climbing even small inclines can be inconsistent.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024
Walter’s three-point stroke was really inconsistent once Baylor got into conference play, but there’s no question about Walter’s ability to create looks.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Speed and Altitude: Some witnesses said the lights moved at a speed and altitude inconsistent with flares or conventional aircraft.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 Mar. 2024
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
But that story was inconsistent with other evidence and in 2020 Coones was exonerated.
—Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Musk has been inconsistent about the state of X's business.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 25 Mar. 2024
Movement is clunky and persistently frustrating as climbing even small inclines can be inconsistent.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024
Walter’s three-point stroke was really inconsistent once Baylor got into conference play, but there’s no question about Walter’s ability to create looks.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Speed and Altitude: Some witnesses said the lights moved at a speed and altitude inconsistent with flares or conventional aircraft.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsistent. Accessed 18 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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