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
Many participants, both amateur and professional, have challenged the validity of their disqualifications, underscoring the procedural inconsistencies and mishandling that diminish the program’s reliability and fairness.
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Brandon Rahe, Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2024
On the day of jury selection, a factual inconsistency dawned on me that ultimately led to my client’s acquittal.
—John "johnny" Weekes, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
The athletes described inconsistencies in WADA’s testing and the application of anti-doping rules across nations and competitions.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 25 June 2024
This inconsistency could lead to a competitive disadvantage for The Post, because people might trust gift articles from the Times to be more easily accessible than gift articles from The Post.
—Washington Post, 21 June 2024
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Brandon Rahe, Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2024
On the day of jury selection, a factual inconsistency dawned on me that ultimately led to my client’s acquittal.
—John "johnny" Weekes, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
The athletes described inconsistencies in WADA’s testing and the application of anti-doping rules across nations and competitions.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 25 June 2024
This inconsistency could lead to a competitive disadvantage for The Post, because people might trust gift articles from the Times to be more easily accessible than gift articles from The Post.
—Washington Post, 21 June 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 14 Jul. 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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