Inconsistency
(noun)
- The state or quality of being inconsistent; lack of agreement or compatibility.
- A failure to be logical, uniform, or steady.
- An instance of inconsistency or conflicting behavior.
Origin:
Late 16th century, from in- "not" + consistent.
Examples:
- The inconsistency in his statements raised doubts about his credibility.
- The inconsistency of the data was a major problem for the research.
- The inconsistency in the application of the rules was causing confusion.
- The inconsistency of his behavior was a source of frustration for his friends and family.
- The inconsistency of the results led the scientists to question their methods.