conflicting

[kuhn-flik-ting] / kənˈflɪk tɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

contradictory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adverse antagonistic clashing contrary incompatible inconsistent opposing paradoxical

STRONG

opposed

WEAK

antipathetic at odds with contrariant disconsonant discordant discrepant dissonant incongruent incongruous inconsonant unfavorable unmixable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

consonant harmonious

WEAK

agreeable nonconflicting peaceful

Example Sentences

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“These conflicting narratives suggest that the market is in the process of picking winners and losers in this space, and that is a process that will take time,” he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Both sides made conflicting claims about plans for nuclear material.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

I’m so sorry for the conflicting information you’ve received, especially about something so sensitive and important to your future financial well-being.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

Yet its broad contours remained unclear more than a day after the deal was announced, as each side offered conflicting public messaging about what had been agreed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

I felt a hundred conflicting things, the great bulk of which canceled out to equal cold and tired and not particularly interested in talking.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

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