adjective
Uncommon
contradicted
Contradicted (adjective) means Shown to be inconsistent or disputed. Example: “His account was directly contradicted by the security footage.”
adjective
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Shown to be inconsistent or disputed.
"His account was directly contradicted by the security footage."
How to use contradicted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishProven wrong or shown to conflict with something else.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more contradicted
- Superlative
- most contradicted
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Rhymes for contradicted
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What does “contradicted” mean?
The word “contradicted” means shown to be inconsistent or disputed. In plain terms, proven wrong or shown to conflict with something else.
How do you use “contradicted” in a sentence?
Here is “contradicted” used in a sentence: “His account was directly contradicted by the security footage.”
What part of speech is “contradicted”?
“Contradicted” is an adjective.
Is “contradicted” a common word?
“Contradicted” is an uncommon word in modern English.
