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Synonyms & Similar Words
discrepancy
irregularity
inconsistency
contradiction
paradox
incongruity
disparity
unevenness
fluctuation
instability
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arbitrariness
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fitfulness
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incongruence
dissimilarity
divergence
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difference
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variation
modification
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change
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oscillation
vibration
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hesitation
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obscurity
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Vagueness
Meaning of Inconsistency
The state of being inconsistent, especially in terms of behavior, policy, or action
Definitions
- A lack of consistency or harmony between different things, especially ideas or actions
- A discrepancy or contradiction, especially between what is expected and what actually happens
Example Uses
- The inconsistency in the witness's testimony raised doubts about her credibility
- The company's inconsistency in applying its policies led to confusion among employees
- The inconsistency between the predicted and actual outcomes of the experiment was surprising
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
consistency
regularity
uniformity
steadiness
stability
predictability
reliability
dependability
coherence
harmony
congruence
similarity
uniformness
constancy
invariability
permanence
continuity
coherence
concord
accord
agreement
compatibility
congruity
symmetry
balance
stability
order
organization
method
system
routine
pattern
habit
practice
tradition
convention
norm
standard