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
However, the article warns that inconsistent names or constantly changing the nickname could confuse your pet.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Children in volatile environments or those given inconsistent approval often believe that doing everything perfectly will keep them safe.
—Lisa Oake, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2025
After a strong showing last week against the Dallas Cowboys, backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had an inconsistent day against the Saints.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
And clouded by inconsistent performances, Necaxa faces a difficult path as an underdog, with the club trying to reclaim its former powerhouse legacy.
—Arturo Conde, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2025
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Children in volatile environments or those given inconsistent approval often believe that doing everything perfectly will keep them safe.
—Lisa Oake, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2025
After a strong showing last week against the Dallas Cowboys, backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had an inconsistent day against the Saints.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
And clouded by inconsistent performances, Necaxa faces a difficult path as an underdog, with the club trying to reclaim its former powerhouse legacy.
—Arturo Conde, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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After a week of conflicting reports about whether a new contract had been offered, the pair were moved to the alumni section of WWE's website.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Analysts toggle between dashboards, copy-paste data from spreadsheets and try to reconcile conflicting reports.—
Arunabh Dastidar,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Not too happy about the volatile nature of PLTR stock?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Broadening market As the S & P 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh records again on Wednesday, there is a simultaneous broadening and a move into more volatile parts of the market by investors.—
Frank Holland,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Enjoy the unpredictable and the unknown, which is where wonder and curiosity and adventure unfold.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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But humanitarian logistics operates in far more volatile and unpredictable environments.—
Cynthia Tully,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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People have been urged to avoid entering possibly unstable buildings as aftershocks continued to shake the area, according to the Times.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Although the emergency warning was reduced to a less urgent heavy rain warning on Monday afternoon, the Japan Meteorological Agency warned that the soil had become unstable due to the precipitation, leaving the region at an elevated risk of landslides even without excessive rain.—
Trisha Mukherjee,
ABC News,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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