in ‧ con ‧ sis ‧ tent AC /ˌɪnkənˈsɪst ə nt◂/ BrE AmE adjective
1 . two statements that are inconsistent cannot both be true SYN contradictory OPP consistent :
The accounts of the witnesses are inconsistent.
inconsistent with
His results are inconsistent with our data.
2 . not right according to a particular set of principles or standards OPP consistent
inconsistent with
His conduct was inconsistent with what is expected of a Congressman.
3 . inconsistent behaviour, work etc changes too often from good to bad OPP consistent :
The team’s performance has been highly inconsistent this season.