Definition

Adjective: - Inconsistent, contradictory: Describes a state of lacking coherence, stability, or uniformity; often refers to thoughts, opinions, statements, or actions that are not in agreement with each other or that change unpredictably. - Unstable, changeable: Can describe a character, attitude, or nature that is not steady or constant.

Usage Examples

• (His opinions are very inconsistent; he says one thing at one time and another thing later.)
• (An inconsistent policy will cause difficulties in implementation.)
• (Her inconsistent attitude makes people confused.)

Advanced Usage

• "Tính bất nhất": Refers to the characteristic or quality of being inconsistent.
  • Tính bất nhất trong lập luận làm giảm sức thuyết phục. (Inconsistency in the argument reduces its persuasiveness.)
• "Hành động bất nhất": Describes actions that are not in line with previous actions or stated principles.
  • Những hành động bất nhất đó đã làm mất lòng tin. (Those inconsistent actions have eroded trust.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bất đồng (adj): Disagreeing, differing. (Focuses on disagreement between parties, not internal inconsistency.)
• Mâu thuẫn (adj/n): Contradictory, contradiction. (Can describe a direct opposition or conflict, which is a stronger form of inconsistency.)
• Thất thường (adj): Unpredictable, erratic. (Often describes changeable behavior or weather, overlapping with 'bất nhất' in describing lack of stability.)

Synonyms

• Không nhất quán: Inconsistent.
• Thay đổi: Changeable, variable.
• Trái ngược: Contrary, opposite (in specific contradictory instances).

Related Phrases (Collocations)

• Lời nói bất nhất: Inconsistent statements.
• Quan điểm bất nhất: Inconsistent viewpoints.
• Nguyên tắc bất nhất: Inconsistent principles.

Notes on Meaning

The word bất nhất primarily conveys a negative judgment on the lack of coherence or steadfastness. It is used to criticize ideas, policies, behavior, or character traits that are self-contradictory or unreliable over time. It does not typically refer to healthy diversity of opinion but rather to an undesirable unreliability or contradiction.

adj

1. Inconsistent
   • ý kiến bất nhất
     inconsistent ideas
   • thái độ bất nhất
     an inconsistent attitude