conflicted
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of conflicted
Example Sentences
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That conclusion conflicted with the prevailing view at the time, which held that the universe was static and had remained essentially the same throughout cosmic history.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026
Throughout the interview, Bash repeatedly interrupted Kennedy to challenge claims she said conflicted with the broader scientific consensus, particularly on COVID-19 vaccines and autism research.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
I’m conflicted — do I exclude her from my will?
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
Lando Norris is conflicted - up to a point, anyway.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
And just as the conflicted relationship among Athens and Sparta was a leitmotif of Greek life, so Maya society resounded for centuries with the echoes of the struggle between Mutal and Kaan.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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