inconsistency

[ in-kuh n-sis-tuh n-see ]

/ ˌɪn kənˈsɪs tən si /

the quality or condition of being inconsistent.

an inconsistent thing, action, remark, etc.

Also in·con·sist·ence.

Origin of inconsistency

First recorded in 1640–50; in-³ + consistency

Independent artist Erika Moen addresses this inconsistency in the inaugural strip of her newest comic series, Oh Joy Sex Toy.

‘Oh Joy Sex Toy’: The Internet’s Most Radical Sex-Fueled Comic Strip |Rich Goldstein |May 10, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Last year he proved that he still has electric ability, but his inconsistency and durability concerns are worse than ever.

First Mega-Deal Is Done as the NFL’s Free Agent Scrap Begins |Ben Teitelbaum |March 12, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Inconsistency in Washington politics today is the rule, not the exception, and it goes far beyond bill scoring.

Democrats Can’t Accept the Trade Off of a Job-Killing Minimum Wage |Kristen Soltis Anderson |February 20, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
There are two levels at which inconsistency or unfair “singling out” might occur.

Responding To Critics Of "On Questioning The Jewish State" |Joseph Levine |March 18, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

The basic premise of the 35-page report is that there is an inconsistency between the EU's language and its actions.

What We Talk About When We Talk About BDS |Hannah Weisfeld |November 5, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Now this is enough, namely, exclusion of inconsistency, along with miracles.

Pascal's Penses |Blaise Pascal
Vacillation and inconsistency are as incompatible with successful diplomacy as they are with the national dignity.

Speeches of Benjamin Harrison |Benjamin Harrison
This conduct always seemed to me a curious fact, and an inconsistency which I could not explain.

Birds and All Nature, Vol. V, No. 3, March 1899 |Various
"It's the inconsistency," she answered without flinching, perceiving that he understood.

The Law-Breakers and Other Stories |Robert Grant
In this change doubtless the inconsistency and even ignominy of his Bluebeard weddings played a great part.

A Short History of England |G. K. Chesterton

inconsistency

/ (ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsɪ) /

lack of consistency or agreement; incompatibility

an inconsistent feature or quality

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