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

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inconsistencies

And throughout her reign, Madonna has lived her inconsistencies, vacillating between opinions and social, spiritual and artistic beliefs of all kinds.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026

Once clouds were included, the strange inconsistencies disappeared.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026

The theory has been championed by Indian investigative journalist Rachel Chitra, who has highlighted what she sees as inconsistencies in the preliminary report, including questions surrounding the engines' attempted relight after fuel was restored.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

California defendants could already challenge those amounts at bail reduction hearings, but the state’s high court judges said they sought to remedy the inconsistencies and protect the rights of low-income defendants.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026

Determining internal inconsistencies such as these is one of the minor pleasures of numeracy.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos