inconsistently

Definitions

In a manner that is not compatible with itself or previous behavior.

In a way that lacks regularity, uniformity, or steady performance.

Examples

The team performed inconsistently throughout the season, winning against top-tier opponents but losing to the bottom-ranked ones.

He has been acting inconsistently lately, which makes it difficult to predict his reaction to the news.

The machine is operating inconsistently, causing the production line to stall every few hours.

Synonyms

erratically unpredictably capriciously fitfully irregularly fluctuatingly sporadically

Antonyms

consistently steadily uniformly reliably constantly predictably regularly