contradictory

con·tra·dic·to·ry

adjective

The definition of contradictory is things that cannot both be true, or that are at odds with each other so that if one is correct, the other is not.

When you believe the answer is yes and someone else believes the answer is no, this is an example of a situation where you have contradictory opinions.

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contradictory

involving a contradiction; inconsistent
also con·tra·dic′tive
inclined to contradict or deny

Origin of contradictory

Middle English contradictorie from Late Latin 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

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contradictory

adjective

Involving, of the nature of, or being a contradiction: contradictory reports about the vaccine's effectiveness. See Synonyms at opposite.
Given to contradicting: The contradictory council members often ended up squabbling.

noun

pl. con·tra·dic·to·ries Logic

Either of two propositions related in such a way that it is impossible for both to be true or both to be false.

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con′tra·dic′to·ri·ly
adverb

con′tra·dic′to·ri·ness
noun

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