contradictory

[US]/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri/
[UK]/ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. conflicting; opposite

Example Sentences

The argument is internally contradictory.

schemes contradictory to common sense

He did something contradictory to his orders.

The data calculated by the use of resonance energy and tension energy show that the unstability of cyclobutadiene and cyclooctatetraene are not contradictory with resonance theory.

The evidence demonstrates how easily people can hold mutually contradictory beliefs.

a poise between disparate and contradictory emotions. See also Synonyms at proportion ,remainder imbalance

Real-world Examples

Because they are complementary, not contradictory.

Source: Rishi Sunak Speech Collection

Because being friendly and assertive are complementary, not contradictory.

Source: IELTS Speaking High Score Model

It doesn't say anything logically contradictory about this view.

Source: Yale University Open Course: Death (Audio Version)

Harry has contradictory feelings about his new life.

Source: Yilin Edition Oxford High School English (Elective 8)

But the policy is unclear and contradictory.

Source: Past exam papers for English reading comprehension (English II) in the postgraduate entrance examination.

What they wanted were two contradictory things.

Source: The Power of Art - Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn

Yeah, I know this sounds a bit contradictory.

Source: The meaning of solitude.

This is not contradictory. I suggest your break.

Source: The Early Sessions

But they also give contradictory signals.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

And so it's actually contradictory to what they were even citing.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

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