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
Even then, there’s also Carlos Rodón’s inconsistency, Luis Gil’s workload concerns and the fact that Gerrit Cole has yet to truly look like his Cy Young self after elbow inflammation delayed the start of his season.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2024
One of the inconsistencies included the contact information for the UBS financial advisor associated with the account.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 7 Aug. 2024
Although there may be some inconsistency in the quality of the bouquets, the helpful customer service team rectifies issues quickly.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2024
Online sleuths were quick to point out inconsistencies, including floor tiles that appear to overlap and a bit of molding that appears misaligned.
—Monique Woo, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2024
One of the inconsistencies included the contact information for the UBS financial advisor associated with the account.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 7 Aug. 2024
Although there may be some inconsistency in the quality of the bouquets, the helpful customer service team rectifies issues quickly.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2024
Online sleuths were quick to point out inconsistencies, including floor tiles that appear to overlap and a bit of molding that appears misaligned.
—Monique Woo, Washington Post, 29 July 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 18 Aug. 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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