as in error
something that is not in agreement with other information
The job application was full of inconsistencies; even the applicant's name was spelled three different ways.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of inconsistency
However, Bates highlighted that there are still opportunities for customers to navigate inconsistencies in how the parcel companies operate.
—
Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
The position remains up for grabs because of inconsistency.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Since trading Connor Murphy and losing Matt Grzelcyk to a season-ending injury, the Blackhawks’ defense inconsistencies have grown.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
But more frequently, prosecutors dropped charges when the claims made by immigration officers and agents didn’t match video evidence or other inconsistencies emerged.
—A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconsistency
Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
The position remains up for grabs because of inconsistency.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Since trading Connor Murphy and losing Matt Grzelcyk to a season-ending injury, the Blackhawks’ defense inconsistencies have grown.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
But more frequently, prosecutors dropped charges when the claims made by immigration officers and agents didn’t match video evidence or other inconsistencies emerged.
—A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconsistency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistency
Noun
-
Yet technology experts warn that outsourcing key decisions to AI exposes consumers to risks, potentially leading to communications errors and costing people money, while also potentially handing hackers the keys to their data.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
-
Nurses at the hospital continue to report staffing issues and high turnover rates while saying medication errors and delays in patient care are continuing to occur.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
And it's allowed for a lot of mistakes.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
-
In some cases, that décor mistake can inadvertently make a space feel cluttered.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Single Arm Dumbbell Row Another horizontal pulling variation, the dumbbell row, challenges your single-arm strength and stability and helps correct any strength discrepancies between the two sides.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
21 Apr. 2026
-
As a result of these discrepancies in the jury pool, Mertes is again asking the court to discharge any jury panel using the same system, and to find that the state court list of potential jurors is flawed.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The difference came down to shot-making.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
-
Adding your mattress to your spring cleaning checklist can make a real difference.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Organizers say the events are about more than building community; they're also meant to draw attention to disparities in access to autism services within Detroit.—
Lauren Winfrey,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
-
Everyone outside Los Angeles blames them — nothing personal, mind you, but as a symbol of the gaping financial disparity in baseball and a trigger for the almost certain lockout to follow the World Series.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inconsistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistency. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
