inconsistency

[ in-kuhn-sis-tuhn-see ]

noun

, plural in·con·sist·en·cies

1. the quality or condition of being inconsistent.
2. an inconsistent thing, action, remark, etc.

inconsistency

/ ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsɪ /

noun

1. lack of consistency or agreement; incompatibility
2. an inconsistent feature or quality
3. logic
   1. the property of being inconsistent
   2. a self-contradictory proposition

Word History and Origins

Origin of inconsistency¹

First recorded in 1640–50; in- ³ + consistency

Example Sentences

Postecoglou was in desperate need of Spurs showing their acceptable face after one of those displays that demonstrated the madding inconsistency of his team, even from one half to the next when they lost a 2-0 interval lead to go down 3-2 at Brighton, and were then tamely beaten by Crystal Palace last weekend.

From BBC

That stretch had done a number on Moss and the Trojans, his strong start to the season descending into sudden inconsistency that the rest of the team seemed to mirror.

From Los Angeles Times

Its statement also said that, except in the two respects where City won, the tribunal found that City's arguments were "unfounded, including on any alleged inconsistency in approach as between certain types of clubs".

From BBC

Dr Graham noted an “inconsistency” in the history provided by the child’s parents about how and where the bruising appeared.

From BBC

The two ducks either side of those innings sum up a player consistent in his inconsistency.

From BBC

Related Words

• deviation
• difference
• disagreement
• disparity
• divergence
• inequality
• paradox