inconsistently

adverb

Definition of inconsistentlynext
as in sometimes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistently
  1. sometimes
  2. rarely
  3. seldom
Adverb
  • Early versions of margaritas, sometimes with other names, were made with lime or lemon juice, Cointreau and tequila.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Comedian, by selling first for $120,000 in 2019 and now selling to crypto entrepreneurs Justin Sun, agrees with this subjective theory of value, highlighting the sometimes arbitrary nature of art pricing.
    Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of sometimes
Adverb
  • Don’t be aggressive with calling, rattling, or decoying since reclusive bucks rarely respond well to those aggressive tactics.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Enterprise data, however, is rarely ready for an LLM.
    Brian Platz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of rarely
Adverb
  • What’s seldom discussed are the courts themselves which, sure, follow strict dimensions, but can possess variances other than surface.
    Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
  • His supporters seldom mention any unusual qualities such as charisma, infallibility, or wisdom.
    Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of seldom
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inconsistent

inconsistently

inconsolable

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