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inconsistent

[/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/]
adjective
inconsistente
1. not in agreement or harmony; contradictory
His statements were inconsistent with his previous claims.
Suas declarações eram inconsistentes com suas afirmações anteriores.
2. not staying the same in quality, behavior, or performance
The team's performance has been inconsistent this season.
O desempenho do time tem sido inconsistente nesta temporada.
3. not compatible or in accord with something else
His actions are inconsistent with his values.
Suas ações são inconsistentes com seus valores.
Synonyms
contradictoryconflictingincompatibleerraticunstablevariable
Antonyms
consistentcoherentcompatiblestableuniformsteady

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inconsistente
standard usage
São Paulo
inconsistente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
inconsistente
standard usage
Portugal
inconsistente
standard usage, may also use 'incoerente'

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak out of both sides of one's mouth
blow hot and cold
sing a different tune
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