1
as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony
inconsistent theories make it difficult to settle on one explanation
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2
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 court reasoned that educators could not compel students to participate, because forcing children – or anyone – to engage in activities inconsistent with their beliefs is contrary to their First Amendment rights to the free exercise of religion and freedom of speech.
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Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
Officials also say the program is inconsistent with Trump’s foreign policy goals and has outlived its purpose.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
This inconsistent oversight and coordination has significantly affected the quality of housing, according to experts who have worked on the relocation.
—Emily Schwing, ProPublica, 29 May 2025
This is at odds with the concept of getting the most out of every customer deal by wielding inconsistent discounts and surcharges when certain situations arise.
—Chris Mele, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
Officials also say the program is inconsistent with Trump’s foreign policy goals and has outlived its purpose.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
This inconsistent oversight and coordination has significantly affected the quality of housing, according to experts who have worked on the relocation.
—Emily Schwing, ProPublica, 29 May 2025
This is at odds with the concept of getting the most out of every customer deal by wielding inconsistent discounts and surcharges when certain situations arise.
—Chris Mele, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistent
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Maria Shriver Calls Chris Pratt 'a Great Member of Our Family' for His 'Spiritual and Kind' Nature Amazon Prime Video's The Terminal List follows a Navy SEAL who returns home with conflicting memories after his platoon is ambushed on a covert mission.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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That’s because Coughlan has to reconcile two conflicting aspects of her character.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Rising prices, fomenting trade wars, and uncertainty about when tariffs will go into effect has led to a volatile economic climate.—
Boone Ashworth,
Wired News,
4 June 2025
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Shortly after, Mars will square Uranus on June 15, creating a volatile energy between your desire for personal freedom and autonomy, versus unpredictable events that shake up your day-to-day routines and sense of stability.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Entrepreneurs who want to survive must meet our current reality by staying as flexible as the market is unpredictable.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Love can get a little wild and unpredictable this month.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Sitting places the glutes in a lengthened, inactive state that pushes the pelvis forward and puts the lower back at a painfully compressed, mechanical disadvantage, which in turn creates a posture that feels tight, stiff and unstable.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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The mountain side of the glacier had been unstable since last week, when millions of pounds of rock debris fell onto the glacier surface, Davies said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
29 May 2025
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“Inconsistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistent. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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