1
as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony
inconsistent theories make it difficult to settle on one explanation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
an inconsistent breeze was our only relief from the heat
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of inconsistent
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
In other instances, districts released incomplete or inconsistent data.
—Aliyya Swaby, ProPublica, 28 Jan. 2025
Other red flags can include misspellings, grammatical errors, or inconsistent formatting in the message—a fuzzy IRS or similar logo can also be a sign.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2025
Normally, going back in time introduces all sorts of nasty paradoxes, like the infamous grandfather paradox, or, less violently, inconsistent histories.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for inconsistent 
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
In other instances, districts released incomplete or inconsistent data.
—Aliyya Swaby, ProPublica, 28 Jan. 2025
Other red flags can include misspellings, grammatical errors, or inconsistent formatting in the message—a fuzzy IRS or similar logo can also be a sign.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2025
Normally, going back in time introduces all sorts of nasty paradoxes, like the infamous grandfather paradox, or, less violently, inconsistent histories.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for inconsistent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
Adjective
-
Sorrentino may also be exorcising some conflicting feelings about his birthplace, which is portrayed as a vulgar, crude place populated by crooks and hicks and photographed like its paradise.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
-
During the search for Evelyn, PEOPLE previously reported that Megan gave conflicting statements during interviews with different local news outlets.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Dado Ruvic | Reuters Inflation worries, tariffs under the Trump administration and earnings season could continue to keep the stock market volatile and rattle investor sentiment.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
-
With Earth's weather being altered in dangerous ways, the U.S. government turns to Cody to uncover the truth behind these volatile natural disasters.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
With its surprising best picture win at the Critics Choice Awards — its only prize of the night — the $6 million dramedy, which claimed the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, has solidified itself as a major contender in an unpredictable awards season.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
-
But here’s what the L.A. fires have taught us: No plan survives its first encounter with an unpredictable reality.—
Josh Klein,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Is High in Antioxidants Orange juice is rich in healthy nutrients called antioxidants, compounds that help prevent cell damage from unstable molecules called free radical damage in a process known as oxidative stress.—
Aviv Joshua, MS,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2025
-
However, the ice was unstable and the search had to be suspended, troopers said.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Feb. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near inconsistent
Cite this Entry
“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share