American English
/ˌɪn.kn̩ˈsɪs.tn̩t̚.li/
5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Related entry: inconsistent
Not the same in quality, level, or behavior each time; not steady or reliable.
Practice out loudNot the same in quality, level, or behavior each time; not steady or reliable.
His work is inconsistent from week to week.
The team has shown inconsistent performance this season.
inconsistent performance · inconsistent results · inconsistent behavior
be inconsistent
inconsistent + noun
Not matching or agreeing with something else.
The new evidence is inconsistent with his story.
Her actions were inconsistent with her promises.
Say inconsistent with, not inconsistent to.
inconsistent with the evidence · inconsistent with the facts · inconsistent with the results
be inconsistent with + noun