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What is another word for Inconsistency? – 173 Inconsistency Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    discrepancy irregularity inconsistency contradiction paradox incongruity disparity unevenness fluctuation instability variability unpredictability capriciousness arbitrariness erraticness spasmodicness fitfulness intermittence irregularness nonconformity unconformity aberration deviation anomaly abnormality incongruence dissimilarity divergence divergence difference distinction variation modification alteration mutation change fluctuation oscillation vibration wavering hesitation uncertainty doubt ambiguity obscurity unclearness indefiniteness vagueness nebulousness murkiness 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