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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

Example Sentences

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However, investigators with Catalonia's regional police force, the Mossos d'Esquadra, along with prosecutors and the court, reopened the investigation in October 2025 after citing inconsistencies in Jonathan Andic's testimony, according to the reports.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

However, throughout scientific history, tiny inconsistencies have sometimes pointed to major discoveries and revealed hidden gaps in existing theories.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

But more frequently, prosecutors dropped charges when the claims made by immigration officers and agents didn’t match video evidence or other inconsistencies emerged.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

PHS advises against comparing the waiting times for these diagnostic tests in Scotland with the other four nations due to inconsistencies in definitions.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

She pointed out three areas with inconsistencies, and made a document for Pattie to use when she next met with the landlord.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan