English · Word Candidate

inconsistent

/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

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Meaning · English

Not consistent: — Not compatible (with another thing); incompatible, discrepant, at odds.

Adjective

His account of the evening was inconsistent with the security-camera footage.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Not consistent: — Lacking internal consistency; self-contradicting; not compatible with itself.

Adjective

He gave an inconsistent account of the evening, saying he called her before eight, but later that he had not talked to her until after nine.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “inconsistent” mean?

Not consistent: — Not compatible (with another thing); incompatible, discrepant, at odds.

Is “inconsistent” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.