inconsonant

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)nənt How to pronounce inconsonant (audio)
Definition of inconsonantnext
as in inconsistent
not being in agreement or harmony that is inconsonant with established judicial tradition

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  1. inconsistent
  2. conflicting
Adjective
  • The problems — an inconsistent pass rush, short-yardage struggles and too many penalties — have been glaring.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But Maryland’s climate goals have been ambiguous and inconsistent.
    — Alex Pavlak, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of inconsistent
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  • Aaron Kesselheim, a physician and a professor at Harvard Medical School, spent two weeks studying the conflicting results before the committee met, remotely, on November 6, 2020.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • To that end, Eaton cites ongoing litigation involving college athletes and former college athletes seeking to extend their collegiate careers, with conflicting court decisions, as evidence the topic raises debatable interpretations of the law.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of conflicting
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“Inconsonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsonant. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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