Synonyms for

Inconsistencies

Verb / ˌɪˈŋkɑ:nsɪˌstensi:z / Another word for inconsistencies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Inconsistencies means things that are not in agreement or not consistent with one another.

Synonyms & similar words

inconsistency mutualexclusiveness repugnance consistency incompatibility discrepancies irregularities variances differences incongruities contradictions disparities incompatibilities incoherencies inconsistences divergences anomalies aberrations flaws faults blemishes defects errors mistakes imperfections

Synonyms by register

Formal

discrepancies disparities contradictions incongruities

Informal

mismatches clashes oddities quirks

Literary

discord jarring notes discordance

Antonyms

consistency uniformity agreement harmony steadfastness regularity sameness

Common collocations

  • major inconsistencies
  • minor inconsistencies
  • apparent inconsistencies
  • significant inconsistencies
  • detect inconsistencies
  • resolve inconsistencies
  • address inconsistencies
  • avoid inconsistencies

Word family

noun inconsistency
adjective inconsistent

Usage note

This word refers to a lack of uniformity or sameness, often implying a contradiction or a failure to be logical. It is commonly used in contexts discussing data, arguments, or behavior.

Example sentences

  1. There were inconsistencies in the witness statements.
  2. The data had many inconsistencies that needed to be corrected.
  3. The movie had plot inconsistencies that confused the audience.
  4. The teacher pointed out the inconsistencies in the student's essay.
  5. The politician's story had too many inconsistencies to be believed.

Quotes

  • "The inconsistencies of the human mind and its preconceptions render it more apt to err in its opinions than the dog is in its scent." - William Paley
  • "The greatest danger of bombs is in the explosion of stupidity that they provoke." - Octave Mirbeau
  • "The inconsistencies of the weak are the openings of the strong." - William Hazlitt

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