inconsequent

[ in-kon-si-kwent, -kwuhnt ]

/ ɪnˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛnt, -kwənt /

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adjective

characterized by lack of proper sequence in thought, speech, or action.

characterized by lack of logical sequence; illogical; inconsecutive: inconsequent reasoning.

irrelevant: an inconsequent remark.

not following from the premises: an inconsequent deduction.

not in keeping with the general character or design; inconsistent: inconsequent ornamentation.

without worth or consequence; trivial: a frivolous, inconsequent young man.

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Origin of inconsequent

1570–80; <Late Latin inconsequent- (stem of inconsequēns) not following. See in-³, consequent

in·con·se·quence, in·con·se·quent·ness, nounin·con·se·quent·ly, adverb

Yet this conclusion of the intellect did not prevent the pain of pity and compunction, nor an inconsequent sense of guilt.
The Daughters of Danaus|Mona Caird
How precisely like Red Pepper Burns it was to plan for a "stag" dinner in this inconsequent way!
Red Pepper Burns|Grace S. Richmond
Why should they do everything so inconsequent, so improbable, so preposterous?
The Tragic Muse|Henry James
The true question is: "Do you take any part of it: and can you reject the rest without being inconsequent?"
Aids to Reflection|Samuel Taylor Coleridge

The officer whistled, and Bobby leaped upon him and off again, and indulged in many inconsequent friskings.
Greyfriars Bobby|Eleanor Atkinson