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inconsistent

/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/adjective4 syllables

Inconsistent means: displaying a lack of consistency.

Synonyms for inconsistent16

adjective, as in displaying a lack of consistency

at odds, conflicting, contradictory, self-contradictory, discrepant, incompatible, spotty, uneven, scratchy, unconformable, unreconciled, variable

adjective, as in not capable of being made consistent or harmonious

irreconcilable, unreconcilable

adjective, as in not in agreement

discrepant, incongruous

also used for inconsistent

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Opposites of inconsistent

What does inconsistent mean?3

adjective

1

displaying a lack of consistency“inconsistent statements cannot both be true at the same time”

2

not capable of being made consistent or harmonious“inconsistent accounts”

3

not in agreement

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with inconsistent?8

two syllables

four syllables

nonexistent
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Inconsistent in a sentence

  • His body language and facial expressions seem inconsistent with his words, indicating potential deceit.Nuel
  • His account of what happened is inconsistent with testimony from other witnesses.darinmex
  • That news report is inconsistent with the facts.CK
  • An absurdity is a statement or belief manifestly inconsistent with one's own opinion.carlosalberto
  • What he said yesterday is inconsistent with what he said last week.AlanF_US
  • His inconsistent performance at competitions is why he was cut from the team.n1ls
  • The hot water supply in her kitchen sink was inconsistent.Amastan
  • When it comes to my supervisor, he's very inconsistent, so we never get any work done.CM

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