inconsistency
16 synonyms and 1 antonym for inconsistency, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality of not staying the same, or of contradicting itself.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
contrariety
disproportion
disproportionateness
dissimilarity
dissonance
divergence
incongruity
inconsonance
unlikeness
Antonyms
How to use inconsistency
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
glaring inconsistency
inconsistency between
point out an inconsistency
Frequently asked questions
What does “inconsistency” mean?
The word “inconsistency” means the quality of not staying the same, or of contradicting itself. In plain terms, a lack of steadiness or agreement — when something contradicts itself or changes without reason.
How do you pronounce “inconsistency”?
“Inconsistency” is pronounced ihn-kuhn-SIHSTN-see (/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “inconsistency” in a sentence?
Here is “inconsistency” used in a sentence: “The report's inconsistency made it hard to trust the final numbers.”
What is another word for “inconsistency”?
Words with a similar meaning to “inconsistency” include contrariety, deviation, difference, disagreement, disparity and disproportion.
What is the opposite of “inconsistency”?
The opposite of “inconsistency” — its antonyms — is consistency.
What part of speech is “inconsistency”?
“Inconsistency” is a noun.
Is “inconsistency” a common word?
“Inconsistency” is an uncommon word in modern English.
