How to Use inconsistent in a Sentence
inconsistent
adjective- The pain has been inconsistent.
- Her grades have been inconsistent this school year.
- The results of the two experiments were inconsistent.
- Customers have been complaining about the inconsistent service they have received.
- Their descriptions of the accident were inconsistent.
- The decision was inconsistent with the company's policy.
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As does the inconsistent play of the past two months.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
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This is all so inconsistent and bizarre.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
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The lack of harm to many is not inconsistent with severe harm caused to a few.
—Joseph Bak-Coleman, The Conversation, 24 Nov. 2021
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The brand said at the time that such sales were inconsistent with its values.
—Saabira Chaudhuri, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022
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Progress to close the gender pay gap has been slow and inconsistent.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
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That film felt rushed, inconsistent, and lazy.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Young teams tend to be inconsistent, and the Fever fall in line with that trend.
—Zion Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Aug. 2023
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You’ll be left with patchy, inconsistent grass.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
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Less time between inconsistent at-bats and those kinds of things.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
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Whole grains and cheeses showed inconsistent links with brain aging.
—Dr. Sumana Kondle, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
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The city doesn’t know and the surveys are inconsistent.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
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While the shooting has been a bit inconsistent, his impact on the court is steady.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Part of the blame for that is the O-line has been inconsistent running the ball.
—Mark Heim | [email protected], al, 10 Oct. 2021
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But the club has been wildly inconsistent, hence the fifth seed in the West.
—Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Apr. 2023
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Flowers felt the team was just too inconsistent.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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So it's just been kinda inconsistent for him.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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The inconsistent role wreaked havoc with his shot.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 17 May 2026
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The team has been rocked by a rash of red cards and hounded by both injuries and inconsistent play.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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The one knock on Frazier was that his snaps were inconsistent.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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But then a second ailment cost him two weeks, and he's been inconsistent in the new year.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
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Garcia said the course was pretty, but the greens can be inconsistent.
—Ryan McFadden, baltimoresun.com, 28 Aug. 2021
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But the Tigers were saved by their bullpen, which has been inconsistent so far this season.
—Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 14 Apr. 2023
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Xavier's offense has been fine through two games, but the defense has been inconsistent.
—Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 15 Nov. 2022
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Guyton has been inconsistent on the field and in staying healthy.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
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