contradiction
noun
the act of contradicting; gainsaying or opposition.
contradictions
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pluralof contradiction.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It didn’t hurt that Smith gave the performance of a lifetime, putting her heart and soul into the melodramatic contradictions of the character, antagonizing Arnold one second and swooning over him the next.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
“Bucking Fastard” relishes those contradictions, supposing that there might be some version of life where they can coexist in harmony.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
Both men deny intentionally ever taking performance-enhancing drugs, but away from that issue their showdown is wrapped in the contradictions that define modern boxing.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The track is rife with contradictions: A breakup ballad—effectively saying “it’s not you, it’s me”—disguised as a pledge of devotion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Now she was real, and full of the most amazing contradictions.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
