as in error
something that is not in agreement with other information
The job application was full of inconsistencies; even the applicant's name was spelled three different ways.
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Recent Examples of inconsistency
Such inconsistencies fuel speculation and erode confidence in our institutions.
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Baltimore Sun, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
Volpe’s drastic inconsistencies at the plate are nothing new, but his -3 Outs Above Average are alarming for a Gold Glover whose value has mostly come on defense.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
It’s been a trying season in many ways for the Red Sox, with so many ups and downs, injuries, trades and inconsistency on the field.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Instead, his season was marked by inconsistency and injury.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 11 July 2025
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Baltimore Sun, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
Volpe’s drastic inconsistencies at the plate are nothing new, but his -3 Outs Above Average are alarming for a Gold Glover whose value has mostly come on defense.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
It’s been a trying season in many ways for the Red Sox, with so many ups and downs, injuries, trades and inconsistency on the field.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Instead, his season was marked by inconsistency and injury.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistency
Noun
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Without a robust knowledge foundation, these early wins can mask serious risks—from compliance breaches to costly decision errors.—
Stéphane Donzé,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Pilot error caused the crash, according to a final report from the National Transportation Safety Board.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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But when mistakes are punished or hidden, innovation stops in its tracks.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Skull emoji: This emoji is often used to mock someone's mistake or appearance.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The two-tier discrepancies are visible at every level of the legal system.—
Abigail Anthony,
National Review,
18 July 2025
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Candidates have declared at different points in the past year, accounting for some of the discrepancy.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
17 July 2025
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Here's the difference: your CPA is likely focused on what's happening this year, minimizing your tax bill, filing returns and staying compliant.—
Steve Hruby,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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However, the office said one key difference between the two is that the Utah chandelier contains significantly more copper, reflecting the state's copper abundance.—
Keelin Fisher,
Arkansas Online,
21 July 2025
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The first six months of citations reflect racial disparities — an issue that lawmakers were concerned about when the bill was debated at the Capitol.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
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Within the Lionesses’ squad, there is a huge disparity in commercial and media opportunities, and since Euro 2022 brand partnerships have not materialised even for regular members of the starting XI.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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“Inconsistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistency. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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