inconsistencies

noun

plural of inconsistency
as in errors
something that is not in agreement with other information The job application was full of inconsistencies; even the applicant's name was spelled three different ways.

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Recent Examples of inconsistencies Testing data transfers in stages can help uncover inconsistencies early and reduce the risk of disrupting program operations. — Paul Toomey, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 In the state’s final rebuttal before jurors began deliberating Monday afternoon, Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorney Marc DiGiacomo dismissed Sanft’s argument that inconsistencies in Davis’ accounts undermined the prosecution’s case. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 Be prepared to explain any inconsistencies or negative marks. — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 The painting is filled with inconsistencies and bizarre compensatory moves. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Celia notices her sister’s philosophical inconsistencies and asks if Dorothea will wear the jewelry around other people. — Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026 Von Neumann himself helped develop it as a potential remedy for some logical inconsistencies with Hilbert space that troubled him. — Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 Saathoff pointed out inconsistencies in Clancy's story and said her description of the voice telling her to kill her children was not typical for these kinds of auditory hallucinations. — Nbc News, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026 But that holding penalty on Saturday’s opening drive is the latest snapshot of the inconsistencies the coaching staff has been trying to reduce. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistencies
  1. errors
  2. mistakes
  3. differences
Noun
  • Djokovic made 70 unforced errors in a painful performance that ended mere minutes before midnight.
    — Stephen Whyno, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Correct any errors, resolve outstanding issues where possible and make sure the information lenders see is up to date — such as the incorporation date, state of registration, number of employees and annual sales.
    — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of errors
Noun
  • The Tar Heels’ ability to overcome some sloppiness — and, yes, take advantage of a slew of TCU mistakes — was a positive intangible sign after Belichick’s brutal debut season and offseason.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Notice that this entire process still leans on AI to catch AI's mistakes.
    — Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of mistakes
Noun
  • Palal acknowledged that Davis’ accounts of the killing evolved over the years but argued those differences reflected Davis’ changing motivations and efforts to protect himself.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This approach improved statistical reliability while still allowing regional differences in climate and heat adaptation to be reflected.
    — Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of differences

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“Inconsistencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistencies. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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