inconsistent
gb/ˌɪŋkənsˈɪstənt/ us/ˌɪŋkənsˈɪstənt/
B2
انگریزی
~ 7900
ingadozó, változékony, változó, következetlen, megbízhatatlan, nincs összhangban, ellentmondó, összeegyeztethetetlen, inkonzisztens, ellentmondásos
B2
1
استعمال کا انداز:
to be inconsistent in [something]
The team's inconsistent performance made it impossible to know whether they would win or lose.
A csapat ingadozó teljesítménye miatt nem lehetett tudni, hogy nyernek-e vagy veszítenek.
Sales have been inconsistent this year, with some months far better than others.
Az eladások idén nagyon ingadoztak: egyes hónapok sokkal jobbak voltak, mint mások.
Her sleep schedule is so inconsistent that she often feels tired during the day.
The Wi‑Fi signal is inconsistent, so the video keeps freezing.
He was dropped from the starting lineup because of his inconsistent shooting.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
The weather is very inconsistent in spring.
Tavasszal nagyon változékony az idő.
My internet is inconsistent, so I cannot watch movies easily.
Az internetkapcsolatom ingadozó, ezért nehezen tudok filmeket nézni.
Her test scores are inconsistent from month to month.
The machine is inconsistent and sometimes stops for no reason.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes say *“inconsistence”* instead of the adjective *“inconsistent”*, or use *“not consistent”* when *“inconsistent”* is more natural and concise (e.g., *“His work is inconsistent,”* not *“His work is not consistent.”*).
معنی
not regular or stable
لفظی تراکیب
inconsistent results
|inconsistent performance
|inconsistent behavior
|inconsistent quality
|wildly inconsistent
|highly inconsistent
ہم معنی الفاظ
irregular (suggests a pattern that does not follow a normal or expected rhythm or schedule.)
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variable (focuses on the fact that something changes, without strongly implying it is a problem.)
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erratic (stronger and often more negative, implying sudden, surprising, or worrying changes.)
متضاد الفاظ
consistent (stays the same in quality or behavior over time.)
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steady (emphasizes smooth, stable, and reliable lack of change.)
موضوعات
daily life
|work
|communication
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
not the same each time; changing in a way you cannot easily predict
Not staying the same in quality, amount, or behavior; changing in an irregular or unpredictable way.
B2
2
استعمال کا انداز:
to be inconsistent about [something]
He is a talented but inconsistent manager who changes his mind from one week to the next.
Tehetséges, de következetlen vezető, aki egyik hétről a másikra meggondolja magát.
Parents who are inconsistent with rules can confuse their children.
Azok a szülők, akik következetlenül alkalmazzák a szabályokat, összezavarhatják a gyerekeiket.
The company has been inconsistent in how it applies its dress code.
Her support has been inconsistent; some days she helps a lot, and other days she disappears.
Judges must avoid inconsistent treatment of similar cases.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
My boss is inconsistent about deadlines.
A főnököm következetlen a határidőkkel kapcsolatban.
He is an inconsistent friend and often cancels plans.
Megbízhatatlan barát, és gyakran lemondja a közös programokat.
The teacher is inconsistent with homework rules.
The coach is inconsistent and changes the team every game.
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse *“inconsistent”* with *“inconsiderate”*. *“Inconsistent”* is about not acting the same way each time; *“inconsiderate”* means not thinking about other people’s feelings.
معنی
not reliable in actions
لفظی تراکیب
inconsistent parenting
|inconsistent leadership
|inconsistent policy
|inconsistent standards
|inconsistent decision‑making
|inconsistent enforcement
ہم معنی الفاظ
unreliable (strongly emphasizes that someone or something cannot be depended on.)
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fickle (often about feelings or loyalties that change easily and unexpectedly.)
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changeable (describes a tendency to change, sometimes without suggesting strong criticism.)
متضاد الفاظ
reliable (can be trusted to behave or perform in the same way each time.)
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dependable (similar to ‘reliable’, especially for people you can count on over time.)
موضوعات
relationships
|work
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
often changing how you act or make decisions, so other people cannot depend on you or on the rules you use
Describing a person, action, or policy that does not follow the same way of doing things or the same rules each time, so people cannot rely on it.
B2
3
استعمال کا انداز:
to be inconsistent with [something]
His explanation is inconsistent with the facts we already know.
A magyarázata nincs összhangban a már ismert tényekkel.
The witness gave two statements that were clearly inconsistent with each other.
A tanú két olyan vallomást tett, amelyek egyértelműen ellentmondtak egymásnak.
The new proposal is inconsistent with the company’s long‑term strategy.
Such comments are inconsistent with our values as an organization.
The measurements are inconsistent with the theory they are supposed to support.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
His words are inconsistent with his actions.
A szavai nincsenek összhangban a tetteivel.
The report is inconsistent with the numbers in the table.
A jelentés nincs összhangban a táblázatban szereplő számokkal.
Her story is inconsistent with what I saw.
These rules are inconsistent with the law.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes add an extra preposition and say *“inconsistent to”* or *“inconsistent for”*. The natural pattern is *“inconsistent with [something]”* (e.g., *“inconsistent with our policy”*).
معنی
not in agreement with something
لفظی تراکیب
inconsistent with the evidence
|inconsistent with his story
|inconsistent with our values
|inconsistent with company policy
|mutually inconsistent
|inconsistent with previous statements
ہم معنی الفاظ
conflicting (general word for things that do not fit together or agree.)
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contradictory (stronger; suggests that if one thing is true, the other must be false.)
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incompatible (cannot exist or work well together without causing problems.)
متضاد الفاظ
compatible (able to exist or be true together without conflict.)
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in line (with) (used to say something matches or follows a rule, idea, or standard.)
موضوعات
law
|science
|communication
|logic
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
not in agreement with something else; different in a way that makes it hard for both to be true or right at the same time
Not matching or fitting with something else, especially another fact, statement, promise, or standard, so that they cannot all be correct or appropriate together.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
استعمال کا انداز:
to be inconsistent as a [system/theory/set of axioms]
If the axioms are inconsistent, the entire logical system collapses.
Ha az axiómák inkonzisztensek, az egész logikai rendszer összeomlik.
The court rejected the argument as based on an internally inconsistent theory of liability.
A bíróság elutasította az érvelést, mert az egy belsőleg ellentmondásos felelősségi elméleten alapult.
An inconsistent set of equations cannot all be satisfied by the same values.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
In math, an inconsistent system has a contradiction.
A matematikában egy inkonzisztens rendszer ellentmondást tartalmaz.
A good theory should not be logically inconsistent.
Egy jó elmélet nem lehet logikailag ellentmondásos.
The professor showed that the old rules were inconsistent.
معنی
logically self‑contradictory
لفظی تراکیب
inconsistent axioms
|inconsistent system
|inconsistent theory
|inconsistent set of equations
|logically inconsistent
|mathematically inconsistent
ہم معنی الفاظ
self‑contradictory (explicitly highlights that the system or set of statements contradicts itself.)
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non‑coherent (less common; focuses on lack of internal logical unity rather than a sharp contradiction.)
متضاد الفاظ
consistent (in logic, means that no contradiction can be derived from the system or set of statements.)
موضوعات
logic
|mathematics
|philosophy
|science
|education
تعریف
in logic or math, having ideas or rules that cannot all be true at the same time because they contradict each other
In logic, mathematics, or formal systems, describing a set of statements, rules, or equations that includes a contradiction, so that they cannot all be true at once.
گرامر
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IPA
GB/ˌɪŋkənsˈɪstənt/
US/ˌɪŋkənsˈɪstənt/
ہجا بندی اور زور
in - con - sist - ent (4 ہجے)
Stress on 3rd syllable (sist)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Adjective
- Base: inconsistent
متعلقہ الفاظ
Core family
Related words
عبارات
inconsistent with
1/ˌɪŋkənsˈɪstənt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
not matching or agreeing with
used to say that one thing does not match, agree with, or fit another thing, such as a fact, rule, or promise
مثالیں
- His account of the accident is inconsistent with what other witnesses said.
- The judge found the new law to be inconsistent with the constitution.
- Skipping safety checks is inconsistent with our company policy.