Synonyms for

Inconsistency

Verb / ˌɪnkʌˈnsɪstʌnsi: / Another word for inconsistency — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The state or quality of being inconsistent, or not in agreement or harmony.

Synonyms & similar words

consistency repugnance mutualexclusiveness incompatibility discrepancy incongruity incompatibility disagreement conflict contradiction disparity inharmoniousness unreliability unpredictability variability fluctuation instability fickleness inconstancy capriciousness whimsicality volatility changeability

Synonyms by register

Formal

discrepancy disagreement contradiction divergence

Informal

mismatch clash offness wonkiness

Literary

discord jarring incongruity

Antonyms

consistency uniformity regularity accord agreement steadfastness coherence

Common collocations

  • major inconsistency
  • clear inconsistency
  • obvious inconsistency
  • fundamental inconsistency
  • pattern of inconsistency
  • inconsistency in the data
  • inconsistency between
  • inconsistency of

Word family

noun inconsistency
verb inconsistent
adjective inconsistent
adverb inconsistently

Usage note

Inconsistency refers to a lack of uniformity or compatibility. It is often used in formal contexts to describe logical or factual discrepancies.

Example sentences

  1. The inconsistency in her story made me doubt her honesty.
  2. The inconsistency of the weather is making it difficult to plan the picnic.
  3. The inconsistency between the two reports is concerning.
  4. The inconsistency in his behavior is confusing.
  5. The inconsistency in her grades is raising a red flag.

Quotes

  • Inconsistency is the enemy of credibility. - Kevin Turner
  • Inconsistency is the only thing in which men are consistent. - Horatio Smith
  • Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago. - Bernard Berenson

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words