inconsistent
adjective/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
Frequency rank: #5,429 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
not staying the same; changing in quality or behavior in a way that is unpredictable.
Example sentence
His work is inconsistent, sometimes excellent but other times very poor.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 5,401–5,500
- harmlessnot able to cause harm or injury; safe.
- hesitateTo pause before doing something because you are unsure.
- hopefulfeeling or showing optimism about a future event.
- hygienepractices that keep you clean and healthy, preventing disease
- imaginaryExisting only in the mind or imagination; not real.
- kindergartena school or class for young children, usually aged four to six, before they start primary school.
- loudlyin a loud manner; with a lot of noise or volume.
- mechanicA person who repairs machines, especially car engines.
- modifyTo change something slightly, especially to improve it.
- neglectto fail to give proper care or attention to something or someone