contradictory
adjective/ˌkɑntrəˈdɪktəri/
Frequency rank: #7,825 most common English word
Meaning
Containing or involving statements or ideas that are inconsistent with each other.
Example sentence
The witness gave contradictory statements that confused everyone in the courtroom.
Synonyms & related words
- inconsistent
- conflicting
- opposing
- incompatible
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