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US/ˌɪn.kənˈsɪs.tənt/
UK/ˌɪn.kənˈsɪs.tənt/
changing too often, or not agreeing with something else that is true
In context
The team's performance has been inconsistent, winning one game and losing the next.
His story is inconsistent with what the other witnesses told the police.
Inconsistent rules confuse children and make them test their parents.
Words that go with inconsistent
adjective + preposition
- inconsistent withThe results are inconsistent with the earlier study.
adverb + adjective
- highly inconsistentService at the restaurant is highly inconsistent.
adjective + noun
- inconsistent resultsThe tests gave inconsistent results.
- inconsistent behaviorDogs react badly to inconsistent behavior from owners.
- inconsistent evidenceThe evidence is inconsistent and unclear.
- inconsistent qualityThe shop is known for inconsistent quality.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
inconsistent to the factsCorrect: inconsistent with the facts