noun
Uncommon
inconsistency
ihn-kuhn-SIHSTN-see
Inconsistency (noun) means the quality of not staying the same, or of contradicting itself. Example: “Reviewers pointed out several inconsistencies in the witness's story.”
noun
1
The quality of not staying the same, or of contradicting itself.
"Reviewers pointed out several inconsistencies in the witness's story."
"The report's inconsistency made it hard to trust the final numbers."
How to use inconsistency
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA lack of steadiness or agreement — when something contradicts itself or changes without reason.
Common pairings
glaring inconsistency
inconsistency between
point out an inconsistency
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Word forms
- Plural
- inconsistencies
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Synonyms
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contrariety
deviation
difference
disagreement
disparity
disproportion
disproportionateness
dissimilarity
dissonance
divergence
incongruity
inconsonance
Antonyms
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Rhymes for inconsistency
agency
latency
urgency
potency
decency
regency
currency
tendency
clemency
leniency
frequency
emergency
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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.
