contradictory Definition
con·tra·dic·tory (kän′trə dik′tə rē)
adjective
- involving a contradiction; inconsistent
- inclined to contradict or deny
Etymology: ME contradictorie < LL contradictorius
noun pl. -·ries
- something that contradicts; an opposite
- Logic either of two proportions so related that only one can be true and, likewise, only one can be false
contradictory Related Forms
con′·tra·dic′·to·rily (-rə lē) adverb
con′·tra·dic′·to·ri·ness (-rē nis) noun
contradictory Synonyms
contradictory
modif.
contradictory Usage Examples
Modifying Another Word
- seemingly: However, there is seemingly contradictory evidence on the effectiveness of low vision services.
- mutually: Not only are these extremes, they are mutually contradictory.
- inherently: They further show the inherently contradictory nature of the concept of " Islamic terror " .
- apparently: The reason for these apparently contradictory findings is the specific nature of each sport.
- internally: This document purports to be a legal instrument, but it is internally contradictory.
- sometimes: He begins by noting four criticisms of the gospels: They are sometimes contradictory.
Converse of object
see: The parent sees nothing contradictory in these responses, yet the child will be punished if it shows contradictory behavior.
Modifies a noun
- impulse: These contradictory impulses can create confusion and stress for a manager trying to decide how best to act.
- tendency: Hence, a contradictory tendency can also be detected.
- finding: The reason for these apparently contradictory findings is the specific nature of each sport.
- stance: In The Faerie Queene and in A View, there are contradictory stances toward Brutus.
- statement: A: In the face of contradictory statements about the safety of GM foods, the consumer must decide whom to believe.
- consciousness: This is the root of contradictory consciousness among the working class.
Used with adjective complement
- seem: These two positions may, at first sight, seem contradictory.
- appear: Whilst I would agree with the comparison your reviews appear contradictory.
- sound: Most people want to separate the two ideas, and make them sound contradictory.
- become: Once a movement begins to make an impact, the role of the reformist leaders becomes increasingly contradictory.
- remain: Although various studies have attempted to resolve this issue, the published data remain contradictory.
Noun used with modifier
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