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
Other parts of the process, including acquiring permits for zoning and from the fire department, were critiqued for their inconsistent turnaround times.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
There is some Jakobi Meyers here, with the downside of the inconsistent (health aside) Joshua Palmer.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
His allies argue his stance is not inconsistent with his past views, Real Clear Politics details.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
His views are too inconsistent, his instincts too fundamentally bellicose.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
There is some Jakobi Meyers here, with the downside of the inconsistent (health aside) Joshua Palmer.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
His allies argue his stance is not inconsistent with his past views, Real Clear Politics details.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
His views are too inconsistent, his instincts too fundamentally bellicose.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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Nothing is certain, except the fact that the President is floundering, making conflicting statements from one day to the next about how long the war will last.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Is the working wife torn between conflicting loyalties?—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Asian shares slide in a volatile session.—
Nasteho Said,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The dismal report comes at a volatile time for the economy, as the war in Iran risks reigniting inflation.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Strengthening the layers Epoch 2 solves the problem of unpredictable missile paths by using high-tech heat sensors and laser communication.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Revenue hinges on capital gains from investments, bonuses to executives and windfalls from new stock offerings, all of which are grossly unpredictable.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Before the war, some Arab interlocutors had been quietly lobbying the White House against such action, in part out of fear that a direct war against Iran would yield an even more unstable and chaotic status quo in Tehran.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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This is also where Federations matter, especially when the world feels unstable.—
Audra Berg,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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