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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The lineup in Queens dominates on a regular basis, while the pitching staff has been inconsistent at best.
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Don Dodds, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Biking advocates worry about inconsistent rules across the suburban landscape.
—Paulina Czupryna, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
While the company claims that garbage pickup is continuing in all affected areas, many residents and businesses report delays and inconsistent service.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
The lineup in Queens dominates on a regular basis, while the pitching staff has been inconsistent at best.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsistent. Accessed 18 Jul. 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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