Definition of INCONSISTENT

inconsistent

Meanings

Adjective

  • displaying a lack of consistency
    • "inconsistent statements cannot both be true at the same time"
    • "inconsistent with the roadmap"

Adjective Satellite

  • not capable of being made consistent or harmonious
    • "inconsistent accounts"
  • not in agreement

Adj

  • Not consistent:
  • Not compatible (with another thing); incompatible, discrepant, at odds.
  • Not consistent:
  • Lacking internal consistency; self-contradicting; not compatible with itself.
  • Not consistent:
  • Not consistent or coherent in thought or behavior.
  • Not consistent:
  • Having the property that a contradiction can be derived.

Origin / Etymology

From in- + consistent.

Synonyms

discrepant

Antonyms

consistent

Scrabble Score: 14

inconsistent is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
inconsistent is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
inconsistent is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

inconsistent is a valid Words With Friends word