INCONSISTENCY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

inconsistency

noun

Definition of inconsistency

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.

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Recent Examples of inconsistency Even small inconsistencies can introduce defects that undermine the properties manufacturers want to preserve. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026 Despite the offensive inconsistencies, Harbaugh said the team’s motivation and determination haven’t faltered one bit. — Gabriel Duarte, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026 This is far too much literalism — not to mention the dash of inconsistency added by the motionless curtains paired with the storm FX — for such an innately wonky drama to handle without going stiff and dull in the process. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026 However, inconsistencies across several independent signals may justify additional verification. — Artem Lalaiants, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inconsistency

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Noun

Obstacles, wind, sensor errors, or other system failures can prevent it from completing the maneuver safely.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
The Associated Press told CBS Miami that a data entry error caused an incorrect vote total to briefly appear for Locklin, which was quickly identified and corrected.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of error

Noun

Drivers are responsible for being alert and aware of changes, and being able to react when others make mistakes or slow down.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 8 Nov. 2026
Instead, another parade of stupid mistakes combined with average play made a game against the Colts exciting.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of mistake

Noun

For Börchers and senior review author Christoffer Clemmensen, a research group leader at the University of Copenhagen, that discrepancy is particularly revealing.

— Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
After the war, when more detailed information was gathered on those buried here, cemetery caretakers found discrepancies between military and actual birth records.

— Rob Newell, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of discrepancy

Noun

That difference makes city cars, delivery vehicles and stationary storage more promising applications than long-range EVs.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
But the men have deep differences over many issues that will be difficult to bridge.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of difference

Noun

But there’s a disparity in initial reactions and long-term expectations.

— Tomas Milar, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
El-Sayed trained as a physician-scientist, doing research on health disparities and maternal health before becoming the head of Detroit’s public health department.

— Sarah Todd, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of disparity

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