contradictory

adjective
ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

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

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