Inconsistent
Not consistent; not remaining the same or in agreement, often varying in behavior, results, or statements.
adjectiveInconsistent
Not consistent; not remaining the same or in agreement, often varying in behavior, results, or statements.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a weather vane that keeps shifting direction every few seconds, never settling on one direction, or a student whose story about events keeps changing as you ask follow-up questions.
Sounds Like
IN-kuhn-SIS-tuhnt
Looks Like
inconsistent
Remember This
In SAT contexts, inconsistent describes patterns, data, or statements that do not align or stay the same over time. It contrasts with 'consistent.'
Other Forms
Connect With
consistent, reliable, irregular, erratic, contradictory
Note
Be careful not to confuse with 'insistent' (pressing) or 'incoherent' (lacking clarity). Use 'inconsistent' to describe results or behavior that vary.