inconsistency
noun
in·con·sis·ten·cy
ˌin-kən-ˈsi-stən(t)-sē 
1
: an instance of being inconsistent
2
: the quality or state of being inconsistent
Examples of inconsistency in a Sentence
Police noticed inconsistency in his two statements.
Customers have been complaining about the inconsistency in the quality of service they have received.
The team's biggest problem has been inconsistency: it has played well at times, but at other times it has played very poorly.
There is some inconsistency in her argument.
Careful editing of the entire text has eliminated inconsistencies of style.
We noted a major inconsistency in his story.
Recent Examples on the Web
Second base could be another position the Yankees look at improving thanks to Gleyber Torres’ inconsistencies.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 July 2024
Though state laws have passed across almost 20 states, the patchwork of regulations across states and agencies that regulates data privacy, can lead to inconsistencies, contradictions and lacunae.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 18 July 2024
The rookie left-hander showed flashes in his seven starts in the majors, but inconsistencies prevented him from establishing himself.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2024
The defense motion also pointed to inconsistencies between prosecutors’ court filings, such as with the time stamps of certain key moments in surveillance footage.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2024
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 July 2024
Though state laws have passed across almost 20 states, the patchwork of regulations across states and agencies that regulates data privacy, can lead to inconsistencies, contradictions and lacunae.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 18 July 2024
The rookie left-hander showed flashes in his seven starts in the majors, but inconsistencies prevented him from establishing himself.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2024
The defense motion also pointed to inconsistencies between prosecutors’ court filings, such as with the time stamps of certain key moments in surveillance footage.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for inconsistency
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“Inconsistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsistency. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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inconsistency
noun
in·con·sis·ten·cy
ˌin-kən-ˈsis-tən-sē
plural inconsistencies
1
: the quality or state of being inconsistent
2
: an example of being inconsistent
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