inconsistent

[in-kuhn-sis-tuhnt] / ˌɪn kənˈsɪs tənt /

ADJECTIVE

contradictory, irregular

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conflicting contrary erratic illogical incompatible irreconcilable uncertain unpredictable

WEAK

at odds at variance capricious changeable discordant discrepant dissonant fickle in conflict incoherent incongruent incongruous inconstant lubricious mercurial out of step temperamental unstable variable warring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain definite harmonious predictable sure unchanging

WEAK

consistent consonant regular steady

Example Sentences

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US Attorney Daniel Rosen, in a court filing, said the charges were being dismissed because "newly discovered evidence in this matter is materially inconsistent with the allegations in the complaint" made against the two men.

From Barron's

Chipotle came under fire in 2024 for dishing out inconsistent portion sizes, but has since recommitted to giving every customer a “generous” helping.

From Los Angeles Times

“As we laid out in our press release, this is inconsistent with previous written communications” with regulators.

From Barron's

Moderna said the rejection was "inconsistent with previous written communications" with the FDA branch that regulates biological products, including vaccines, known by the acronym CBER.

From Barron's

The research found that using AI to make medical decisions presented risks to patients, due to its "tendency to provide inaccurate and inconsistent information".

From BBC

inconsistent

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