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
Introducing knowledge graphs often exposes unexpected gaps or inconsistencies in data.
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Brian Platz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Dave’s book was noted and often heralded for its radical acts of confession: revealing its own inconsistencies, referencing friends’ real phone numbers.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Dodgers personnel often criticized Puig for tardiness and inconsistency, some of which might have been tied to his off-field behavior.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Despite health officials’ arduous efforts to track human infections, surveillance is marred by delays, inconsistencies, and blind spots.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Brian Platz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Dave’s book was noted and often heralded for its radical acts of confession: revealing its own inconsistencies, referencing friends’ real phone numbers.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Dodgers personnel often criticized Puig for tardiness and inconsistency, some of which might have been tied to his off-field behavior.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Despite health officials’ arduous efforts to track human infections, surveillance is marred by delays, inconsistencies, and blind spots.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inconsistency
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“Inconsistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsistency. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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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
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