1
as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony
inconsistent theories make it difficult to settle on one explanation
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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
The French phenom’s defining flaw, three years into his career, is his inconsistent willingness to impose his size on offense.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
Your home has inconsistent temperatures, humidity issues or poor airflow.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Our history is complex but acknowledging its complexity shouldn't be considered inconsistent with loving our country and revering its founders.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
The family also alleged that witnesses lied on the stand and gave inconsistent statements.
—Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
Your home has inconsistent temperatures, humidity issues or poor airflow.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Our history is complex but acknowledging its complexity shouldn't be considered inconsistent with loving our country and revering its founders.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
The family also alleged that witnesses lied on the stand and gave inconsistent statements.
—Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconsistent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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County election officials have received conflicting advice about how to count votes in case the legislature fails to extend the deadline or implement a new voting system.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Yet decades of conflicting messages about hormone therapy have left many women uncertain about what to believe.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
17 June 2026
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Both oil prices and global equities have been volatile on news of negotiations.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Guarantees and warranties Warranties provide vital financial peace of mind when dealing with volatile seasonal pests summer heat brings out.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The rapid rise and fall underscored silver's reputation as one of the market's most unpredictable assets.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The restaurant intended to add automatic 18 percent tips to every bill, since international tipping culture is often unpredictable.—
Rachel Siegel,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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If these fixes apply after the system has already verified the human and if that identity foundation is shallow, even strong transaction records rest on unstable ground.—
Jeffrey Highman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Engineers always knew the cliffs were unstable Last Chance Grade was first built as a wagon trail through the dense redwood forest in 1894.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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