inconsistency

noun

in·​con·​sis·​ten·​cy ˌin-kən-ˈsi-stən(t)-sē 

1

: an instance of being inconsistent

2

: the quality or state of being inconsistent

Examples of inconsistency in a Sentence

Police noticed inconsistency in his two statements.

Customers have been complaining about the inconsistency in the quality of service they have received.

The team's biggest problem has been inconsistency: it has played well at times, but at other times it has played very poorly.

There is some inconsistency in her argument.

Careful editing of the entire text has eliminated inconsistencies of style.

We noted a major inconsistency in his story.

Recent Examples on the Web

However, after further investigation, officials found inconsistencies in Urumova’s story. —Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024

Confronted with these inconsistencies, Loeb confessed to the killing early on the morning of May 31. —Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2024

But an attorney for Ventura, who performs under the name Cassie, was quick to point out the inconsistencies in slamming Combs’ apology. —Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024

My own assessment, presented at the 2023 European Space Power Conference and published by IEEE, pointed out dubious assumptions and inconsistencies in four space-solar designs that have received serious attention from government agencies. —IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

inconsistency

noun

in·​con·​sis·​ten·​cy ˌin-kən-ˈsis-tən-sē 

plural inconsistencies

1

: the quality or state of being inconsistent

2

: an example of being inconsistent