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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Even studies suggesting minor improvements were small and inconsistent.
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Chris Mele, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Frustrated by long 311 hold times or inconsistent trash pickup?
—Melanie La Rocca, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Ultimately, this fragmentation results in creative whiplash, inconsistent outputs, and subscription chaos.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Even studies suggesting minor improvements were small and inconsistent.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconsistent
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsistent. Accessed 9 Jun. 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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