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Synonyms

conflicting

American  
[kuhn-flik-ting] / kənˈflɪk tɪŋ /

adjective

  1. 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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The two sides have conflicting views of who would be expected to pay for medical fees, which often drain a significant portion of an injured client’s payout.

From Los Angeles Times

Overnight Wine's son, Solomon Kampala, posted updates on social media admitting he was getting conflicting reports about the security situation at his parents' home.

From BBC

There were conflicting reports about Wine's whereabouts after claims that police and the army had raided his home on Friday night.

From Barron's

Americans, especially parents, have been left with conflicting information and confusion.

From Barron's

Many in the diaspora are trying to reconcile conflicting emotions.

From Los Angeles Times