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
Spring and summer rainfall can also be inconsistent because thunderstorms tend to be scattered and uneven.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
The Order is inconsistent with a legitimate exercise of investigative authority and is plainly incompatible with the First Amendment.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 May 2026
But a decade later, implementation is inconsistent.
—Gale Brewer, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
The shooting was lousy, the puck management was spotty, the back checks were inconsistent.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 May 2026
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
The Order is inconsistent with a legitimate exercise of investigative authority and is plainly incompatible with the First Amendment.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 May 2026
But a decade later, implementation is inconsistent.
—Gale Brewer, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
The shooting was lousy, the puck management was spotty, the back checks were inconsistent.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
Adjective
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Our world today is filled with conflicting information.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The result of this approach was a state of paralysis—a leadership trajectory stalled by a deluge of conflicting opinions from sources with wildly different levels of credibility.—
Brendan Keegan,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2026
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There are fears that the situation could escalate and drag the volatile Tigray region into a proxy war, even as relief agencies warn of a dire humanitarian situation on the ground.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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A little over a decade later, Raja Club Athletic was established in 1949 during the final, increasingly volatile years before independence.—
Radier Odhiambo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 May 2026
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The number of parts made the behavior of each one unpredictable, although the whole was governed by rules.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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According to VinDynamics, the deployment demonstrated the platform’s ability to function reliably in unpredictable service environments while maintaining continuous interaction with people.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Because the chemicals and the tank were deemed unstable, responders couldn't immediately access all the areas of the facility to search for additional victims, officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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So we are used to operating in a very unstable context.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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