inconsistencies

NOUN

discrepancy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deviation difference disagreement disparity divergence inequality paradox

STRONG

contrariety disproportion dissimilarity dissonance incongruity unlikeness variance

WEAK

disproportionateness inconsonance

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement alikeness conformity equality harmony likeness sameness similarity uniformity

WEAK

congruity consistency

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inconsistencies

Their sights seem to be set on perjury, seeking desperately to find inconsistencies in Smith’s recollection of his criminal investigations.

From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2026

The sound design of “Voices” is raw and the rumored $50,000 budget so strapped that minor period piece inconsistencies like cheap plastic trash cans sneak into the frame.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

But new allegations and inconsistencies continued to surface.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

It added that current investigative processes were "hindered by excessive reporting requirements, unclear guidance and inconsistencies".

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

“That is just what I am asking myself. Have we here a coincidence or what? Are there any other inconsistencies, such as would point to two people being concerned?”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie