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What is another word for Contradictory? – 217 Contradictory Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inconsistent conflicting contradictory paradoxical ambiguous incongruous discordant opposing contrary inverse reverse opposite divergent disparate at odds mutually exclusive incompatible antithetical paradoxical ironic puzzling enigmatic mystifying perplexing confusing baffling unclear vague obscure misleading deceptive false fallacious erroneous inaccurate incorrect mistaken wrong illogical unreasonable irrational absurd preposterous ridiculous inconsistent inconsequential nonsensical senseless contradictory opposed clashing discrepant disagreeing dissonant incoherent inconsistent incongruous paradoxical self-contradictory ambiguous unclear vague indefinite indistinct obscure uncertain doubtful debatable disputable questionable controversial contentious arguable refutable deniable challengeable

    Meaning of Contradictory

    The primary meaning of the word "Contradictory" is related to something that contains or implies a contradiction, being opposed to or inconsistent with something else.

    Definitions

    • Giving a conflicting or inconsistent account of something
    • Containing or implying a contradiction, being opposed to or inconsistent with something else
    • Unable to coexist or be true at the same time

    Etymology of Contradictory

    The word "Contradictory" originates from the Latin words "contra" meaning "against" and "dicere" meaning "to speak", with the suffix "-ory" forming an adjective, and has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe statements, ideas, or situations that are opposed or inconsistent with each other.

    Example Uses

    • The two statements are contradictory, and we need to determine which one is true
    • The politician's words were contradictory to his actions, leading to a loss of public trust
    • The contradictory evidence presented in the trial made it difficult to reach a verdict

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    consistent harmonious congruous coherent logical rational reasonable accurate correct true consistent compatible congruent identical uniform similar corresponding matching identical synonymous equivalent consistent uniform steady stable balanced proportionate symmetrical complementary supplementary concordant consonant harmonious

    Related Nouns

    contradiction paradox ambiguity incongruity discord opposition conflict controversy dispute debate argument disagreement incompatibility inconsistency discrepancy anomaly aberration enigma puzzle mystery riddle conundrum dilemma predicament uncertainty doubt ambiguity vagueness obscurity confusion perplexity bewilderment

    Related Verbs

    contradict conflict clash disagree dispute argue debate contend oppose resist deny refute rebut counter challenge question query interrogate examine investigate probe scrutinize analyze evaluate assess judge criticize censure condemn reject repudiate disclaim disavow

    Related Adjectives

    inconsistent contradictory paradoxical ambiguous incongruous discordant conflicting opposing contrary inverse reverse opposite divergent disparate at odds mutually exclusive incompatible antithetical ironic puzzling enigmatic mystifying perplexing confusing baffling unclear vague obscure misleading deceptive false fallacious erroneous inaccurate incorrect mistaken wrong illogical unreasonable irrational absurd preposterous ridiculous