Contradictory Meaning in English
word
التعريف
Describes things—such as statements, actions, or ideas—that are in direct opposition or cannot both be true at the same time.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Formal and often used in academic, legal, or analytical contexts. Common collocations: 'contradictory statements', 'contradictory evidence', 'contradictory behavior'. Not the same as 'opposite'; it means there is conflict or inconsistency.
جمل نموذجية
Their stories were contradictory and confused the police.
basic
The two reports provided contradictory information.
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Her actions were contradictory to her promises.
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It's hard to trust him because he's always giving contradictory answers.
natural
The politician’s statements last week were totally contradictory to what he said yesterday.
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Sometimes our feelings can be contradictory, and that's okay.
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