INCONSISTENCY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

inconsistency

noun

Definition of inconsistency

as in error

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 inconsistency 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 Sprague also argued that Clancy fabricated hearing an auditory hallucination, emphasizing inconsistencies in the story and that Clancy has not heard a voice since. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Within that, the specific element of the tracking data which makes batting so tough is the inconsistency of bounce, with a large number of deliveries either spitting (bouncing excessively) or scooting (bouncing far less than anticipated). — Ben Jones aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inconsistency

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Noun

After a stellar start with just one error in 14 games, Lombard has now committed an error in six consecutive games.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Dylan Beavers drove in Mayo with a two-out single and Taveras scored on a fielding error by Lopez for a 2-0 lead.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of error

Noun

Supporters point out the discrepancies between the district’s Black students and their peers.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Some of the information provided at pickup regarding the trucking company, driver, and vehicles involved contained discrepancies and is also under investigation.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of discrepancy

Noun

The big difference is that each fame-o will be paired with a non-famous friend or family member.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026
Testing competing superconductors under matching conditions can help isolate differences caused by the materials themselves.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of difference

Noun

Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera acknowledged the disparity when announcing the lineup, calling it a recent low for the festival.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Severe economic disparities brought many young women and men from Thailand’s poor northeastern Isan region to work in Pattaya’s lucrative nightlife sector.

— Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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