inconsistently
/ɪnkənˈsɪst(ə)ntli
/adverb
1In a way that does not stay the same throughout: the rules were applied inconsistently...
- Problems and ill-feeling frequently arise when good policies are inconsistently applied by managers.
- Many of these laws have been inconsistently enforced.
- Corticosteroids continue to be used widely, albeit inconsistently.
1.1In a way that is at variance with ones principles or former behaviour: in the real world, people behave inconsistently and contradict themselves...
- However inconsistently and disingenuously, he claimed to speak on behalf of the working people.
- The film seems to meander, and Irena starts to behave inconsistently from scene to scene.
- It must be conceded that not every witness who testifies inconsistently with an earlier statement can properly be regarded as hostile.
1.2In a way that is not compatible or in keeping with something: they acted inconsistently with their professional obligations...
- He claims he was treated unfairly and inconsistently with the way in which other people have been treated.
- It was unfair for the Secretary of State to treat the other applicants inconsistently.
- By doing so, they acted inconsistently with Article II of the Constitution.
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