inconsistencies

NOUN

discrepancy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deviation difference disagreement disparity divergence inequality paradox

STRONG

contrariety disproportion dissimilarity dissonance incongruity unlikeness variance

WEAK

disproportionateness inconsonance

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement alikeness conformity equality harmony likeness sameness similarity uniformity

WEAK

congruity consistency

Example Sentences

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However, investigators with Catalonia's regional police force, the Mossos d'Esquadra, along with prosecutors and the court, reopened the investigation in October 2025 after citing inconsistencies in Jonathan Andic's testimony, according to the reports.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

However, throughout scientific history, tiny inconsistencies have sometimes pointed to major discoveries and revealed hidden gaps in existing theories.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

PHS advises against comparing the waiting times for these diagnostic tests in Scotland with the other four nations due to inconsistencies in definitions.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

No matter how much you have to invest, you’re still human, with all the imperfections and inconsistencies of the human mind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

With the emotional heft of dead friends and relatives behind her, she explained away any doubts or spirit inconsistencies to believers and the spiritual press.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock