Meaning & use
Inconsistently
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In a way that lacks uniformity or is not in agreement with previous behavior, statements, or standards.
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The rule was applied inconsistently, with some students punished and others let off.
He performs inconsistently, brilliant one week and careless the next.
A note on using this word
Often used to criticize fairness, as when a policy or standard isn't applied the same way to everyone.
Words with a similar meaning
erraticallyunevenly
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Words with an opposite meaning
consistentlyuniformly
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