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What is another word for Conflicting? – 178 Conflicting Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    contradictory inconsistent incompatible discordant opposing contrary paradoxical ambiguous unclear vague uncertain indefinite incongruous discrepant divergent clashing contrasting differing at odds incoherent illogical unreasonable inconsequential uncoordinated unconnected unrelated mismatched disproportionate asymmetrical uneven unbalanced irregular anomalous aberrant deviant antithetical polemical contentious disputatious argumentative debatable questionable doubtful dubious suspicious ambiguous enigmatic puzzling perplexing confusing baffling enigmatical

    Meaning of Conflicting

    The primary meaning of "conflicting" is describing something that is incompatible or at odds with something else.

    Definitions

    • Giving rise to a state of opposition or discrepancy between two or more things
    • Unable to coexist or be reconciled
    • Incompatible or inconsistent with something else
    • Causing a clash or disagreement between two or more things

    Etymology of Conflicting

    The word "conflicting" comes from the Latin "conflictus", which is the past participle of "configere", meaning to strike together
    It originated in the 15th century, initially used to describe physical clashes or battles
    Over time, its meaning expanded to include abstract and figurative conflicts, such as conflicting ideas or interests

    Example Uses

    • The two conflicting accounts of the event made it difficult to determine what had actually happened
    • The new policy has created conflicting priorities for the team, making it challenging to manage their workload
    • The conflicting demands of work and family life can be overwhelming for many people

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    harmonious consistent compatible congruous coherent logical reasonable consequential coordinated connected related matched proportionate symmetrical even balanced regular normal typical ordinary unambiguous clear certain definite indisputable unquestionable uncontroversial uncontentious peaceful tranquil serene calm composed collected

    Related Nouns

    conflict contradiction inconsistency incompatibility discord opposition discrepancy divergence clash confrontation disagreement debate argument dispute controversy paradox ambiguity uncertainty doubt perplexity puzzle enigma riddle mystery problem issue challenge obstacle hurdle barrier impasse stalemate

    Related Verbs

    conflict contradict clash disagree argue debate dispute contend compete struggle wrestle grapple confront oppose resist challenge question doubt puzzle perplex bewilder baffle confuse disconcert unsettle

    Related Adjectives

    contradictory inconsistent incompatible discordant opposing contrary paradoxical ambiguous unclear vague uncertain indefinite incongruous discrepant divergent clashing contrasting differing at odds incoherent illogical unreasonable inconsequential uncoordinated unconnected unrelated mismatched disproportionate asymmetrical uneven unbalanced irregular anomalous aberrant deviant