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
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has been subjected to intense criticism amid defensive regression and offensive inconsistencies throughout the 2025 regular season.
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Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Yet, there are reasons to believe their current offense will continue to be plagued with inconsistency.
—Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
After his most recent start against the Kansas City Royals on Friday, his ERA lands at a whopping 7.14, and his inconsistency has fueled the speculation surrounding his name.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
Carol Mitchell’s testimony was marked by memory lapses and inconsistencies with other testimony, and law enforcement body camera footage shown as evidence.
—Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 19 July 2025
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Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Yet, there are reasons to believe their current offense will continue to be plagued with inconsistency.
—Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
After his most recent start against the Kansas City Royals on Friday, his ERA lands at a whopping 7.14, and his inconsistency has fueled the speculation surrounding his name.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
Carol Mitchell’s testimony was marked by memory lapses and inconsistencies with other testimony, and law enforcement body camera footage shown as evidence.
—Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 19 July 2025
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 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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