self-contradiction

[ self-kon-truh-dik-shuhn, self- ]

noun

1. an act or instance of contradicting oneself or itself.
2. a statement containing contradictory elements.

Other Words From

• self-contra·dicting adjective
• self-contra·dicto·ry adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-contradiction¹

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

There are some forms of self-contradiction that threaten the reputation of legal theories and the judges who wield them.

From Seattle Times

To sidestep their self-contradiction, Republicans are employing their favorite tool when it comes to justifying their illogical and incoherent views: Conspiracy theory.

From Salon

“The North has faced self-contradiction when it threatened to level and use its nuclear weapons against fellow countrymen,” said Hong Min, a senior analyst at the Korea Institute for National Unification in Seoul.

From New York Times

In her statement, Kim Yo Jong said the criticisms of the launch were "self-contradiction" as the U.S. and other countries have already launched "thousands of satellites."

From Reuters

In her statement, Kim also said the wide criticism of her country's satellite launch was "self-contradiction" as the U.S. and other countries have already launched "thousands of satellites."

From Reuters