1
as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony
inconsistent theories make it difficult to settle on one explanation
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2
as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
an inconsistent breeze was our only relief from the heat
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Recent Examples of inconsistent
Simmons said Chen never went to the emergency room for treatment and that the medical evidence was inconsistent with him having consumed drain cleaner.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The Jets have had several inconsistent seasons at the safety position in recent years.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
Bradley had a rocky first inning, thanks in part again to inconsistent command, and the Twins never recovered from it.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
In practice, the real-world results are maddeningly inconsistent, with fuel savings fluctuating wildly between 2 percent and 25 percent.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The Jets have had several inconsistent seasons at the safety position in recent years.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
Bradley had a rocky first inning, thanks in part again to inconsistent command, and the Twins never recovered from it.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
In practice, the real-world results are maddeningly inconsistent, with fuel savings fluctuating wildly between 2 percent and 25 percent.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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Brendan Banfield and the 26-year-old au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, both took the stand during the double-murder trial and offered conflicting accounts about the killings.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Mom isn’t a fan of conflicting narratives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Mario Tama | Getty Images Global stock markets remain volatile amid uncertainty in the Middle East and a focus on artificial intelligence stocks.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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But beyond this picturesque scene, there is a volatile combination of brutal rebel violence and a burgeoning Ebola outbreak.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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The number of parts made the behavior of each one unpredictable, although the whole was governed by rules.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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According to VinDynamics, the deployment demonstrated the platform’s ability to function reliably in unpredictable service environments while maintaining continuous interaction with people.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Because the chemicals and the tank were deemed unstable, responders couldn't immediately access all the areas of the facility to search for additional victims, officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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So we are used to operating in a very unstable context.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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