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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“This underscores how conflicting geopolitical interests in one theater of conflict may undermine cooperation in another,” said Anne Frühauf, an analyst at consulting firm Teneo.

From The Wall Street Journal

The war entered into its fifth week on Monday after a weekend packed with conflicting messages over the possibility of the conflict ending.

From MarketWatch

Oil edged higher and U.S. futures gained in volatile trade as investors weighed a fresh round of conflicting signals around the war in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal

“On the Iran conflict, it has been difficult to trade conflicting reports,” Chronert said in written commentary shared with MarketWatch on Friday.

From MarketWatch

There are many narratives going around, and the one I find most interesting or conflicting is from the tech bears who say that AI is so powerful, it’s going to destroy all of software.

From Barron's

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