inconsistent account
/ɪn.kən.sɪs.tənt ə.kaʊnt/ · in.con.sis.tent.ac.count
noun
- A narrative or statement that contradicts itself or does not align with facts or evidence. The detective found the witness's inconsistent account of the crime to be suspicious.
noun
- A financial record that does not accurately reflect transactions or income. The accountant discovered an inconsistent account in the company's ledger.
noun
- A person's behavior or actions that do not align with their stated values or principles. The politician's inconsistent account of their past actions raised questions about their integrity.
Synonyms
contradictory statementincongruous narrativeunreliable testimonymisleading accountfalse narrativeinaccurate recorddishonest behavior
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase 'inconsistent account' is often used in forensic science and law to describe a narrative that does not align with evidence, highlighting the importance of accuracy in storytelling.