inconsistent

adjective
UK: /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
US: /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

  1. Not staying the same; changing often.

    1. His story was inconsistent, making him look guilty.
    2. The witness gave inconsistent accounts of the accident, confusing the investigation.

  2. Not in agreement with other facts or beliefs.

    1. Her actions are inconsistent with her promises.
    2. The company's environmental policies are inconsistent with their business practices.

  3. Containing elements that do not logically follow each other.

    1. The book was inconsistent and hard to follow.
    2. The evidence presented at the trial was inconsistent, making it difficult to reach a verdict.

Synonyms

variable unpredictable contradictory incongruous

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inconsistent" in English means: Not staying the same; changing often., Not in agreement with other facts or beliefs., Containing elements that do not logically follow each other..

The phonetic transcription of "inconsistent" is /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/ in British English and /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inconsistent": variable, unpredictable, contradictory, incongruous.

Example usage of "inconsistent": "His story was inconsistent, making him look guilty.". More examples on the page.