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inconsistent

(ɪnkənsɪstənt)
1. adjective
If you describe someone as inconsistent, you are criticizing them for not behaving in the same way every time a similar situation occurs.
[disapproval]
You are inconsistent and unpredictable.
...the leadership's hesitant and inconsistent behaviour.
Synonyms: changeable, variable, unpredictable, unstable More Synonyms of inconsistent
2. adjective
Someone or something that is inconsistent does not stay the same, being sometimes good and sometimes bad.
We had a terrific start to the season, but recently we've been inconsistent.
Moon, as great as he is, has had some inconsistent days.
3. adjective
If two statements are inconsistent, one cannot possibly be true if the other is true.
The evidence given in court was inconsistent with what he had previously told them. [+ with]
4. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE with noun]
If something is inconsistent with a set of ideas or values, it does not fit in well with them or match them.
This legislation is inconsistent with what they call Free Trade. [+ with]
The outburst was inconsistent with the image he has cultivated.
Synonyms: incompatible, conflicting, contrary, at odds More Synonyms of inconsistent

inconsistent in British English

(ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt)
adjective
1. 
lacking in consistency, agreement, or compatibility; at variance
2. 
containing contradictory elements
3. 
irregular or fickle in behaviour or mood
4.  Also: incompatible mathematics
(of two or more equations) not having one common set of values of the variables: x + 2y = 5 and x + 2y = 6 are inconsistent
5.  logic
(of a set of propositions) enabling an explicit contradiction to be validly derived
Derived forms
inconsistently (ˌinconˈsistently)
adverb

inconsistent in American English

(ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt)
adjective
not consistent
; specif.,
a. 
not in agreement, harmony, or accord; incompatible
acts inconsistent with belief
b. 
not uniform; self-contradictory
inconsistent testimony
c. 
not always holding to the same principles or practice; changeable
Derived forms
inconsistently (ˌinconˈsistently)
adverb

Examples of 'inconsistent' in a sentence
inconsistent

He admits he has been affected by criticism over his inconsistent performances but insists he quickly forgets it all.
The Sun (2016)
If your bills are higher than expected or the clock seems inconsistent on your meter this could pose a warning sign.
The Sun (2016)
His career has been disrupted by injury and he has also suffered from inconsistent form.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The quality of inspection is still sometimes inconsistent.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
All of this adds up to a world view that seems inconsistent.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
These pieces of evidence are wholly inconsistent.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
His story also highlights the sometimes inconsistent and confusing guidance provided by different advisers.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He said the evidence was too inconsistent to return a verdict of unlawful killing.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Not that we are the only ones to be inconsistent when we claim to want environmental friendliness but pay for performance.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The France midfielder came under fire last season after inconsistent displays for club and country.
The Sun (2013)
Do not reinforce his behaviour by being inconsistent, giving in or arguing back.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This may seem inconsistent with his claims for Canada.
Stewart Lamont WHEN SCOTLAND RULED THE WORLD: The Story of the Golden Age of Genius, Creativityand Exploration (2002)
On the face of it, this seems inconsistent with that policy.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We're excelling at being inconsistent and unpredictable and it certainly shows character to come back from defeats.
The Sun (2015)
Ill discipline, inconsistent performances and lack of clear thought may be signs that the desperation is spilling over.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
They are inconsistent this season but that is more down to learning to play proper football again, rather than lack of application.
The Sun (2013)
They are concerned, too, about the inconsistent way that these are applied.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
This they owe to inconsistent domestic form that has left them tenth in the Guinness Premiership.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Although England have produced some inconsistent performances, they are heading in the right direction.
The Sun (2009)
The visitors have endured an inconsistent season and sit mid-table, but not safe from relegation fears.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We've got a lot of young players and we're going to be inconsistent sometimes.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
England's past two performances have been inconsistent, but they found a way to win them both.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It would be inconsistent with the behaviour of the security forces during the rest of the day if these had been live rounds, aimed to kill.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)

In other languages
inconsistent

British English: inconsistent /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/ ADJECTIVE
If you describe someone as inconsistent, you are criticizing them for not behaving in the same way every time a similar situation occurs.
His inconsistent approach to tackling problems cost him his job.
  • American English: inconsistent
  • Arabic: مُتَضَارِبٌ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: inconsistente
  • Chinese: 不一致的
  • Croatian: nedosljedan
  • Czech: nedůsledný
  • Danish: inkonsekvent
  • Dutch: inconsistent
  • European Spanish: contradictorio
  • Finnish: epäjohdonmukainen
  • French: incohérent
  • German: widersprüchlich
  • Greek: άστατος
  • Italian: inconsistente
  • Japanese: 一貫性のない
  • Korean: 일관성이 없는
  • Norwegian: inkonsekvent
  • Polish: niezgodny
  • European Portuguese: inconsistente
  • Romanian: inconsecvent
  • Russian: непостоянный
  • Latin American Spanish: contradictorio
  • Swedish: inkonsekvent
  • Thai: ไม่สม่ำเสมอ
  • Turkish: tutarsız
  • Ukrainian: непослідовний
  • Vietnamese: không thống nhất

Chinese translation of 'inconsistent'

inconsistent

(ɪnkənˈsɪstnt)

adj

  1. [behaviour, action, person] 反复(復)无(無)常的 (fǎnfù wúcháng de)
  2. [statements] 前后(後)矛盾的 (qiánhòu máodùn de)
    inconsistent with 与(與) ... 不一致 (yǔ ... bù yīzhì)
1 (adjective) 
Definition
unstable or changeable in behaviour or mood
You are inconsistent and unpredictable.
Synonyms
changeable
He was a man of changeable moods.
The forecast is for changeable weather.
variable
Weather conditions are variable and change from day to day.
unpredictable
Britain's notoriously unpredictable weather
unstable
He was emotionally unstable.
irregular
She was suffering from an irregular heartbeat.
erratic
the erratic nature of our recent weather
uneven
He could hear that her breathing was uneven.
fickle
They are fickle, faithless and lewd.
capricious
capricious mood swings
unsteady
His unsteady relationship with his flatmates incited him to move out.
inconstant
Opposites
stable
,
constant
,
steady
,
consistent
,
reliable
,
predictable
,
unchanging
2 (adjective) 
Definition
not in accordance
The outburst was inconsistent with the image he had cultivated.
Synonyms
incompatible
Their interests were mutually incompatible.
conflicting
There are conflicting reports on the severity of his injuries.
contrary
His sister was of the contrary opinion to his.
at odds
Her inexperience is at odds with the tale she tells.
contradictory
He seems to be capable of holding a number of apparently contradictory attitudes.
in conflict
incongruous
She looked incongruous in an army uniform.
discordant
He displays attitudes and conduct discordant with his culture.
incoherent
As the evening progressed he became increasingly incoherent.
out of step
irreconcilable
their irreconcilable points of view
at variance
discrepant
inconstant
vagarious (rare)
Opposites
compatible
,
uniform
,
coherent
,
orderly
,
homogeneous
,
reconcilable

Additional synonyms

in the sense of at odds
Definition
at variance
Her inexperience is at odds with the tale she tells.
Synonyms
at variance,
conflicting,
contrary to,
at odds,
out of line,
out of step,
at sixes and sevens (informal),
not in keeping,
out of harmony
in the sense of capricious
Definition
having a tendency to sudden unpredictable changes of attitude or behaviour
capricious mood swings
Synonyms
unpredictable,
variable,
unstable,
inconsistent,
erratic,
quirky,
fickle,
impulsive,
mercurial,
freakish,
fitful,
inconstant,
changeful
in the sense of conflicting
There are conflicting reports on the severity of his injuries.
Synonyms
incompatible,
opposed,
opposing,
clashing,
contrary,
adverse,
contradictory,
inconsistent,
paradoxical,
discordant

Synonyms of 'inconsistent'

inconsistent

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