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
  • What the lawsuit alleges The lawsuit alleges violations of the California Environmental Quality Act and that the project is inconsistent with the county’s general plan.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • The challenge arises when founders pursue goals that are inconsistent with their personal values or definition of success.
    — Nadia AlShomali, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of inconsistent
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  • The Polymarket spokesperson added that the company is worried about potential duplicative or conflicting compliance requirements that could harm innovation.
    — Ananya Chetia,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Inside a hotel ballroom about three miles north of the ballpark, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and MLBPA interim director Bruce Meyer offered conflicting visions for the future of the sport, a disagreement that foretells a labor stoppage this winter.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of conflicting
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“Inconsonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsonant. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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