inconsistent
adjective (CHANGING) /ˌɪn.kənˈsɪs.tənt/Definition
› not staying the same in behaviour or quality: The teacher said that Alex's schoolwork was very inconsistent. Problems arise if the parents' approach to discipline is inconsistent.Changing frequentlyChanging inconsistently /-li/ adverb Changing frequentlyChanging inconsistency /-tən.si/ noun [C or U] › There are a few inconsistencies in what you've written. Logan showed his inconsistency in missing half his kicks.Faults and mistakesChanging frequentlyChanging
(Definition of inconsistent adjective (CHANGING) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- butterfly noun (PERSON)
- capricious adjective
- changeable adjective
- elasticity noun
- fickle adjective
- flighty adjective
- fluidity noun (CHANGE)
- inconstant adjective
- inflammable adjective (VIOLENCE)
- mercurial adjective
- patchy adjective
- protean adjective
- shifting adjective
- turbulent adjective (SITUATION/TIME)
- unpredictable adjective
- variable adjective
- yo-yo adjective
- zigzag verb (CHANGE)
Topic:
Changing frequently
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