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 49ers are getting healthy at the right time, and Prescott has been inconsistent.
    — Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2022
  • 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
  • The brand said at the time that such sales were inconsistent with its values.
    — Saabira Chaudhuri, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Musk has been inconsistent about the state of X's business.
    — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 25 Mar. 2024
  • And there's nothing inconsistent about the two of them.
    — ABC News, 6 Feb. 2022
  • After seeing less of the field due to inconsistent play, McClain was waived by the Raiders in 2013.
    — Ben Flanagan | [email protected], 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
  • The one knock on Frazier was that his snaps were inconsistent.
    — Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Here, the rock-solid Suns will punish the inconsistent play of the Wizards.
    — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2021
  • 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
  • Injuries and inconsistent play from Mayfield among others will force the Browns to watch the playoffs from home for the 18th time in the last 19 years.
    — Will Graves, orlandosentinel.com, 4 Jan. 2022
  • 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
  • The team’s defense, its backbone to success, has been inconsistent through two games against the Maple Leafs.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
  • Keep in Mind: The heat map was inconsistent while toasting and baking.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Through the Heat’s inconsistent play this season, one thing has held true: The Heat’s offense isn’t good enough to win high-scoring games.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
  • 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
  • Indeed, in a league in which every single club is inconsistent, Hamburger SV came the closest to any form of consistency.
    — Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025

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