inconsistently-reviewed
|in-con-sist-ent-ly-re-viewed|
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstəntli rɪˈvjuːd/
having reviews that lack consistency
Etymology
'inconsistently-reviewed' is a compound word formed from 'inconsistently' (from 'inconsistent' + '-ly') and 'reviewed' (past participle of 'review'). 'Inconsistent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inconsistens,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'consistens' meant 'standing firm.' 'Review' comes from Old French 'revoir,' meaning 'to see again.'
'inconsistently' and 'reviewed' were combined in modern English to describe things that have been reviewed in an inconsistent manner. 'Inconsistent' changed from Latin 'inconsistens' to Middle English 'inconsistente,' and 'review' from Old French 'revoir' to Middle English 'reviewen.'
Initially, 'inconsistent' meant 'not standing firm,' and 'review' meant 'to see again.' Together, 'inconsistently-reviewed' evolved to mean 'having reviews that are not uniform or steady.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something (such as a product, service, or work) that has received reviews or evaluations that vary greatly in quality, tone, or opinion, lacking uniformity.
The restaurant is inconsistently-reviewed, with some customers praising it and others criticizing it.
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Last updated: 2025/08/07 06:16