Synonyms

conflicting

American

[kuhn-flik-ting] / kənˈflɪk tɪŋ /

adjective

being in conflict or disagreement; not compatible.

conflicting viewpoints.

Other Word Forms

conflictingly adverb
nonconflicting adjective
unconflicting adjective
unconflictingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of conflicting

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

Example Sentences

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There is also confusion over whether ICE agents will be deployed around the Super Bowl, with government and local officials giving conflicting information.

From BBC

Even so, past studies have reached conflicting conclusions, especially when estimating how much water and oxygen Jupiter contains.

From Science Daily

The conflicting views were reflected Friday by falling stocks, steady bond yields, a rallying dollar and the worst day for gold and silver in more than four decades.

From The Wall Street Journal

Experts have given conflicting guidance on best practices.

From Los Angeles Times

Discount retailers that depend heavily on foot traffic have given conflicting signals about their businesses.

From Los Angeles Times

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