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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Busch's team, Richard Childress Racing, has also struggled with inconsistent finishes, leading many to speculate that the NASCAR veteran has been considering retirement.
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Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
His current form may be inconsistent at best, but Finau believes the best results of his career are still ahead of him.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Last season, Wright started Game 5 of Miami’s playoff series against the Celtics after inconsistent minutes following his trade from the Wizards.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
The Royals need to see offensive production instead of inconsistent play.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
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Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
His current form may be inconsistent at best, but Finau believes the best results of his career are still ahead of him.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Last season, Wright started Game 5 of Miami’s playoff series against the Celtics after inconsistent minutes following his trade from the Wizards.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
The Royals need to see offensive production instead of inconsistent play.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsistent. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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