inconsistent

[in-kuhn-sis-tuhnt] / ˌɪn kənˈsɪs tənt /

ADJECTIVE

contradictory, irregular

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conflicting contrary erratic illogical incompatible irreconcilable uncertain unpredictable

WEAK

at odds at variance capricious changeable discordant discrepant dissonant fickle in conflict incoherent incongruent incongruous inconstant lubricious mercurial out of step temperamental unstable variable warring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain definite harmonious predictable sure unchanging

WEAK

consistent consonant regular steady

Example Sentences

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Sheehan’s velocity has fluctuated all season, which he and the team attributed to inconsistent mechanics.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Streaming services like Netflix can be inconsistent on the free tier because you can’t select a specific city-level location.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

FDA general secretary Dave Penman said the rollout was "inconsistent across departments which limits the productivity gains".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Replimune in April accused the FDA of providing inconsistent feedback.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

However, it was inconsistent with the Newtonian theory of gravity, which said that objects attracted each other with a force that depended on the distance between them.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

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