inconsistent

I

(Roget's IV) modif.

1. [Incompatible]

Syn. contradictory, discrepant, at variance; see incompatible , incongruous 1 .

2. [Changeable]

Syn. self-contradictory, erratic, variable; see changeable 1 , 2 , irregular 1 .

II

(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) a.

1. irregular erratic, variable, unstable, changing, fickle, inconstant.

2. incompatible contradictory, contrary, incongruous, divergent, out of step, conflicting, at odds, incoherent.

ANT.: 1. regular, steady, consistent. 2. compatible, harmonious, congruent

III

(Roget's Thesaurus II) adjective 1. Lacking consistency or regularity in quality or performance: erratic, patchy, spotty, uneven, unsteady, variable. See CONTINUE, SAME. 2. Following no predictable pattern: capricious, changeable, erratic, fantastic, fantastical, fickle, freakish, inconstant, mercurial, temperamental, ticklish, uncertain, unpredictable, unstable, unsteady, variable, volatile, whimsical. See CHANGE, CONTINUE. 3. In sharp opposition: discrepant, incompatible, mcongruent, incongruous. Logic: repugnant. See AGREE. 4. Made up of parts or qualities that are disparate or otherwise markedly lacking in consistency: discordant, discrepant, dissonant, incompatible, incongruent, incongruous. See AGREE.