adj
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conflicting
Conflicting (adj) means Incompatible or contradictory; not able to both be true at once. Example: “The two witnesses gave conflicting accounts of the accident.”
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Incompatible or contradictory; not able to both be true at once.
"The two witnesses gave conflicting accounts of the accident."
"She received conflicting advice from her doctors."
"I was confused by the conflicting reports about whether the train would run today."
How to use conflicting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishContradicting each other — used for reports, opinions, or feelings that don't line up.
Common pairings
conflicting reports
conflicting opinions
conflicting emotions
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- Comparative
- more conflicting
- Superlative
- most conflicting
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What does “conflicting” mean?
The word “conflicting” means incompatible or contradictory; not able to both be true at once. In plain terms, contradicting each other — used for reports, opinions, or feelings that don't line up.
How do you use “conflicting” in a sentence?
Here is “conflicting” used in a sentence: “The two witnesses gave conflicting accounts of the accident.”
What part of speech is “conflicting”?
“Conflicting” is an adjective.
Is “conflicting” a common word?
“Conflicting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "conflicting" and "contradictory"?
"Conflicting" describes things that are incompatible or cannot both be true or hold at once, such as conflicting reports or conflicting interests. "Contradictory" is similar but more specifically implies a direct logical opposition, where one statement directly denies another rather than simply clashing with it.
Can "conflicting" describe emotions?
Yes, "conflicting" can describe emotions that are incompatible with each other, such as feeling both excited and anxious about the same event. This reflects the core meaning of the word as describing things that cannot comfortably coexist or both be true at once.
