inconsistent

pronunciation

How to pronounce inconsistent in British English: UK [ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt]word uk audio image

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  • Adjective:
    displaying a lack of consistency
    not capable of being made consistent or harmonious
    not in agreement

Word Origin

inconsistent (adj.)
1640s, "not agreeing in substance or form," from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + consistent. Related: Inconsistently.

Synonym

Antonym

adj.

consistent

Example

1. Cuban statistics are incomplete , inconsistent and often questionable .
2. The fund is also inconsistent by nature .
3. But enforcement is split between two agencies and often inconsistent .
4. Finally , the pages and pop-up boxes are often jumbled after loading and the homepage is inconsistent .
5. Where mr romney 's positions are not confusing or inconsistent , they are often woolly .

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