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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Oilers’ power play comes up short The power play has been the Oilers’ bread and butter for so long, but it’s been inconsistent in the playoffs and downright nonexistent on the road.
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
SoftBank’s investment division can be inconsistent, as it is driven by changes in public and private financial markets.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 13 May 2025
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
However, Clowney’s pass-rushing prowess proved to be inconsistent.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
SoftBank’s investment division can be inconsistent, as it is driven by changes in public and private financial markets.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 13 May 2025
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
However, Clowney’s pass-rushing prowess proved to be inconsistent.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsistent. Accessed 27 May. 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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