- past tense form of contradict.
- past participle of contradict.
contradicted
Example Sentences
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The advisers’ positive outlook, however, was somewhat contradicted by their concern regarding specific policy risks.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Xiao’s reveal drove the Americans to openly lambast each other, as one official dismissed Xiao’s assessments, only to be contradicted by colleagues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Judge Emeka Nwite, who presided over the case, said the evidence presented against them was "neither shaken nor contradicted during cross examination".
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
A government witness, jurors said, had contradicted himself a few times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
Once a person believed in the invasion and became frightened, he or she unconsciously ignored announcements and clues that contradicted that belief.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
