as in error
something that is not in agreement with other information
The job application was full of inconsistencies; even the applicant's name was spelled three different ways.
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Recent Examples of inconsistency
The inconsistency in messaging raises further doubts that negotiators can meet their 60-day deadline after the two sides traded attacks over the weekend, straining their already fragile ceasefire.
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Deva Lee,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Demographers who attempted to validate his age wrote that their investigation uncovered irregularities and inconsistencies.
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Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
There are also gameplay inconsistencies that have frustrated viewers who prize fairness above all.
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Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
When confronted by lawmakers and journalists, Adorni has struggled to explain the inconsistency between his lavish spending and modest salary.
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Clara Preve,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconsistency
Deva Lee,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Demographers who attempted to validate his age wrote that their investigation uncovered irregularities and inconsistencies.
—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
There are also gameplay inconsistencies that have frustrated viewers who prize fairness above all.
—
Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
When confronted by lawmakers and journalists, Adorni has struggled to explain the inconsistency between his lavish spending and modest salary.
—
Clara Preve,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconsistency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistency
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Third baseman Ryan McMahon also committed a throwing error, New York's 19th in its last 14 games.
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England is hoping karma is on its side after a famous goal-scoring error sealed a World Cup loss to Argentina 40 years ago at Azteca Stadium.
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That ended his day after five innings of one-run ball, with just one mistake — a slider that Manny Machado clobbered for a solo homer — against him.
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Will this turn into a tragic mistake Daemon soon regrets?
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department seeking clarification about an apparent discrepancy in its announcement regarding the age of one of the alleged trafficking victims and will update this story if a response is received.
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This allowed ShinWon to automatically review, extract, and verify sourcing documents to detect potential discrepancies even before production begins.
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There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
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Heavy Cream The biggest difference between half-and-half and heavy cream is the amount of fat.
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Following the controversy, SCUSD formed a task force made up of Black community leaders and advocates, which later developed a set of recommendations for the district to better address its racial disparities.
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To address disparities, the report calls for short-term and long-term initiatives that target 12 major issues.
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“Inconsistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistency. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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