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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Several Iranians who have spoken to the BBC describe conflicting emotions.

From BBC

Different methods produce conflicting values for the Hubble constant, the number used to describe how fast the universe is expanding.

From Science Daily

OK, there are a lot of things to consider—some conflicting.

From Barron's

"However, there is the general rule... that each government member must avoid a conflicting behaviour benefiting for instance their relatives," Havel added.

From Barron's

“There’s very little tangible information about any of the practicalities of who it would apply to and there’s a little bit of conflicting messaging,” said McGill’s Smith.

From The Wall Street Journal

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