1
as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony
inconsistent theories make it difficult to settle on one explanation
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
an inconsistent breeze was our only relief from the heat
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Recent Examples of inconsistent
The study also doesn't provide an estimate for how much moringa lowers blood pressure because the effects of supplementation are inconsistent.
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Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2026
Even where laws exist, enforcement can be inconsistent, so workers should know their state’s rules and document unsafe conditions.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Financial priorities may also require more of your attention, especially if emotional spending or inconsistent income streams have made planning difficult.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
In an opinion concurring with the majority ruling, Jackson and Sotomayor slammed Thomas’ reasoning for being inconsistent with his legal scholarship and prior judicial reasoning.
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Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconsistent
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2026
Even where laws exist, enforcement can be inconsistent, so workers should know their state’s rules and document unsafe conditions.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Financial priorities may also require more of your attention, especially if emotional spending or inconsistent income streams have made planning difficult.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
In an opinion concurring with the majority ruling, Jackson and Sotomayor slammed Thomas’ reasoning for being inconsistent with his legal scholarship and prior judicial reasoning.
—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconsistent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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Pulling off all the ambiguity and conflicting emotions can’t have been easy.
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Trump also frequently offered conflicting statements about the war itself.
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Related Stories Set in 1948 Malaya in the volatile years that followed the end of World War II, the film traces a Malay soldier and a British soldier who are left behind after the British military withdraws.
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While the rally continued into early 2026, trade soon turned volatile.
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Analysts expect gas prices to continue falling but remain unpredictable due to geopolitical tensions.
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Your personal life could feel crowded, unpredictable and emotionally overwhelming, Scorpio.
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The conservation team will secure unstable paint before cleaning the works with fiber lasers.
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Most of the people with the dragons are either unstable or idiots, or both.
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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