conflicting

[kuhn-flik-ting]

adjective

1. being in conflict or disagreement; not compatible.

   conflicting viewpoints.

Other Word Forms

• conflictingly adverb
• nonconflicting adjective
• unconflicting adjective
• unconflictingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of conflicting¹

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

Example Sentences

Truck manufacturers argue they are “caught in the crossfire” between conflicting directives, with California requiring adherence to emissions rules while the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

“The world does have darkness. Anime allows us to process ... some of these really conflicting, difficult emotions we have.”

From Los Angeles Times

Unified spokeswoman Shannon Haber said that the district was working “to balance the sometimes conflicting priorities of the learning needs of students and the health and safety of all in the school community.”

From Los Angeles Times

There have been conflicting reports about conditions inside.

From BBC

The family told the inquest Mr Arter gave conflicting accounts of what happened.

From BBC

Related Words

• adverse 
• antagonistic 
• clashing www.thesaurus.com
• contrary 
• incompatible 
• inconsistent 
• opposing 
• paradoxical