inconsistency
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a difference between two statements or facts that should be the same.
the state of being self-contradictory or the lack of logical agreement between two or more facts or claims.
Simple“The lawyer pointed out an inconsistency between the witness's two stories.”
In context“The audit revealed a significant inconsistency between the reported earnings and the actual cash flow recorded in the bank statements.”
UsageOften used with the preposition 'between' or 'in'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the quality of not staying the same in behavior or quality.
the quality of failing to maintain a uniform standard or a predictable pattern of behavior.
Simple“The team lost the game because of the inconsistency of their star player.”
In context“Critics complained about the inconsistency of the director's work, noting that his brilliant debut was followed by several mediocre films.”
UsageCommonly used to describe performance, quality, or human character.
SynonymsAntonyms
Usage inconsistencies in statements
“Inconsistency was nearly their downfall last season; they won the most games in WSL2, but also lost six times.”
“Such inconsistency can create confusion for parents and make it difficult to know what's considered safe and appropriate.”