inconsistent
adjective
in·con·sis·tent
ˌin-kən-ˈsi-stənt 
: lacking consistency: such as
a
: not compatible with another fact or claim
inconsistent statements
b
: containing incompatible elements
an inconsistent argument
c
: incoherent or illogical in thought or actions : changeable
d
: not satisfiable by the same set of values for the unknowns
inconsistent equations
inconsistent inequalities
inconsistently
adverb
Examples of inconsistent in a Sentence
Customers have been complaining about the inconsistent service they have received.
The pain has been inconsistent.
Her grades have been inconsistent this school year.
Their descriptions of the accident were inconsistent.
The results of the two experiments were inconsistent.
The decision was inconsistent with the company's policy.
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While Salesforce tries to make this as painless as possible, its UI/UX can be inconsistent and create bottlenecks during onboarding.
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Andrii Kovalchuk, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The company's customer service is known for being inconsistent.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
But the study said many students, parents and school officials felt the roll-out of the policy was haphazard and that enforcement has been inconsistent.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
At a moment where traditional forms of media like pay-TV and film are struggling or inconsistent, and where streaming is growing but not nearly as lucrative as media of the past, live experiences have emerged as a top strategic priority.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
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Andrii Kovalchuk, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The company's customer service is known for being inconsistent.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
But the study said many students, parents and school officials felt the roll-out of the policy was haphazard and that enforcement has been inconsistent.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
At a moment where traditional forms of media like pay-TV and film are struggling or inconsistent, and where streaming is growing but not nearly as lucrative as media of the past, live experiences have emerged as a top strategic priority.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsistent. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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inconsistent
adjective
in·con·sis·tent
ˌin-kən-ˈsis-tənt
1
: not being in agreement or harmony : incompatible
an explanation inconsistent with the facts
2
: not logical or regular in thought or actions : changeable
a very inconsistent person
inconsistently
adverb
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