Antonyms for consistent

Grammar : Adj

Spell : kuhn-sis-tuhnt

Phonetic Transcription : kənˈsɪs tənt

Definition of consistent

Origin : 1570s, "standing firm, standing still," from Latin consistentem (nominative consistens), present participle of consistere (see consist). Modern sense of "agreeing" (with with) is first attested 1640s. Older sense survives in consistency. Related: Consistently.

adj constant, regular
adj agreeing, compatible

Example sentences :

The Plautine character is never a consistent human character.
Extract from : « The Dramatic Values in Plautus » by Wilton Wallace Blancke

His resolution of leaving Churchhill is consistent with his general eagerness.
Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen

In short, when a person is always to deceive, it is impossible to be consistent.
Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen

If we must have them let us be consistent and give one to the unmarried man.
Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce

His hat was more shiny than was consistent with the hat-manufacturing interest.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

They are particular, however, to be consistent in the use of garnishings.
Extract from : « Twenty-four Little French Dinners and How to Cook and Serve Them » by Cora Moore

Is the general conception of it consistent with infinite wisdom and mercy?
Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro

And Plato might also have found that the intuition of evil may be consistent with the abhorrence of it.
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

I said; I would only ask you to be consistent; or, if you change, change openly and let there be no deception.
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

Every one can see already what we ought to say about them, if we are to be consistent with ourselves.
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

Synonyms for consistent

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