contradictory

CEFRC1

/ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Containing statements or ideas that disagree with each other.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    That is diametrically opposed to something.

Examples

  • This will almost certainly have contradictory consequences and effects.

  • What they say is contradictory to their feelings.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. That is itself a contradiction.

  2. That contradicts something, such as an argument.

  3. Mutually exclusive.

More examples

In context

  • Our attitudes toward sharks are contradictory. We fear them and yet we seek them out.

  • [White House deputy chief of policy Stephen] Miller has offered contradictory versions of Trump administration statements and court rulings.

  • Schemes […] contradictory to common sense.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

Borrowed from Late Latin contradictorius, from Latin contradico. Equivalent to contradict + -ory.