conflicting

[kuhn-flik-ting]

adjective

1. being in conflict or disagreement; not compatible.

   conflicting viewpoints.

Other Word Forms

• conflictingly adverb
• nonconflicting adjective
• unconflicting adjective
• unconflictingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of conflicting¹

First recorded in 1600–10; conflict + -ing ²

Example Sentences

In a letter sent to Department of Justice Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, Democratic lawmakers lambasted the White House’s “conflicting and increasingly desperate statements” in response to allegations of bribery leveled at Homan.

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As actual experts have repeatedly pointed out, there are many conflicting studies, some of which suggest prolonged use of Tylenol may not be good.

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Professor Faisal Ali, a consultant dermatologist at Mid Cheshire NHS Trust, says one of the issues consumers and clinicians face is the amount of conflicting information and conflicting interests in supplement research.

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"Each time I ring Teachers' Pensions I'm given different advice, conflicting advice," she said.

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Truck manufacturers argue they are “caught in the crossfire” between conflicting directives, with California requiring adherence to emissions rules while the U.S.

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Related Words

• adverse 
• antagonistic 
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• contrary 
• incompatible 
• inconsistent 
• opposing 
• paradoxical