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Common collocations with inconsistent in American Collocation

inconsistent adjective

US /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

completely

completely
entirely
totally
utterly
wholly

In Britain we claim to be compassionate to animals and this practice is wholly inconsistent with that claim.

very

hopelessly
so
very
wildly

The accessibility of information on the web can be very inconsistent.

rather

a little
quite
rather
somewhat

Some of his current policies are somewhat inconsistent with those principles.

obviously

clearly
plainly

We believe such a treaty is plainly inconsistent with our fundamental obligations.

in a way that annoys or surprises you

frustratingly
strangely

Despite some frustratingly inconsistent performances he still produces moments of magic.

disagreeing with itself or something else

internally
mutually

They offered varied and mutually inconsistent interpretations of the data.

confusing

ambiguous
conflicting
confused
confusing
contradictory
illogical
incoherent
unclear

Current legislation was said to be confusing and inconsistent.

unfair

arbitrary
unfair
unjust

The current system is inconsistent and unfair.

not reliable

erratic
unpredictable
unreliable

The children were often exposed to erratic and inconsistent adult behaviour.

not correct

inaccurate
incorrect

Duplication of documents can lead to inconsistent and inaccurate records.

not complete

inadequate
incomplete
patchy

The medical evidence presented to the Inquiry is incomplete, inconsistent, and inadequate.