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
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Unfortunately, these elements have historically been inconsistent.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Montreal has won two consecutive home matches after previously going winless in 18, providing a serious threat to Orlando’s inconsistent backline.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Guyton has been inconsistent on the field and in staying healthy.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Unfortunately, these elements have historically been inconsistent.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Montreal has won two consecutive home matches after previously going winless in 18, providing a serious threat to Orlando’s inconsistent backline.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Guyton has been inconsistent on the field and in staying healthy.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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Major questions swirled in the immediate aftermath of the fatal encounter as witnesses from both sides of the protest gave conflicting statements about what led to Kessler’s fall and who the aggressor was.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Still, there are conflicting signals on the war’s impact on consumer confidence.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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Following Maduro’s capture, Venezuela has entered a volatile and highly managed political transition, one shaped as much by Washington as by internal dynamics.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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By contrast, the Republican plan relies on one-off gimmicks and volatile funding schemes that don’t last.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Known for his unpredictable, edgy behavior and fiery personality, Gritty has expanded the traditional boundaries of what a sports team mascot can be or do.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Special legislative sessions are unpredictable, and people on both sides say the Florida fight is far from over, with mistrust of the medical establishment still running high after the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Kerry Sheridan,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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An unstable ice block delayed Mount Everest’s climbing season until late April, yet around 464 climbers and their guides remain determined despite the danger and soaring permit costs.—
Binaj Gurubacharya,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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While mixtures of two or three metals were messy and unstable, the five-metal combination paradoxically self-organized into a single, uniform product, streamlining 31 possible chemical outcomes into a single, precise nanocrystal.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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