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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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Although internet connectivity remains inconsistent in many remote areas, ongoing government initiatives to expand full-fibre broadband aim to improve access.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

While simple, this technique is inconsistent and limited to very small areas, typically around ten square micrometers, which is not suitable for real-world devices.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

To my mind, these wildly inconsistent results are enough to discredit any accusation based on a Pangram analysis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The answers, when they came, were partial or inconsistent.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

And without the fact, the new notion that knowledge is grounded in evidence, not authority, might have received only the sort of inconsistent and unreliable endorsement that we have seen it receiving from della Porta.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton