contradictory

Meaning

Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.

containing elements that are opposed to one another; inconsistent and conflicting

mutually opposed or inconsistent; expressing the opposite of something else

Example Sentences

Their views on education are contradictory.

His statements were contradictory and confusing.

His statements were contradictory and caused confusion.

Synonyms

conflicting, inconsistent, opposing, incompatible, contrary, paradoxical

Entry 1

conflicting, inconsistent, opposing, incompatible, contrary, paradoxical

Entry 2

conflicting, opposing, inconsistent, paradoxical

Entry 3

opposing, conflicting, inconsistent, incompatible

Antonyms

consistent, harmonious, compatible, agreeable, concordant, uniform

Entry 1

consistent, harmonious, compatible, agreeable, concordant, uniform

Entry 2

consistent, compatible, harmonious

Entry 3

compatible, consistent

Collocations

contradictory evidence, contradictory statements, contradictory advice, contradictory claims

Entry 2

contradictory evidence, contradictory statements, contradictory advice

Entry 3

contradictory statements, contradictory evidence, contradictory claims