conflicting

[ kuhn-flik-ting ]

adjective

1. being in conflict or disagreement; not compatible:

   conflicting viewpoints.

Other Words From

• con·flicting·ly adverb
• noncon·flicting adjective
• uncon·flicting adjective
• uncon·flicting·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of conflicting¹

First recorded in 1600–10; conflict + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Clinical trials have produced conflicting results about screening.

From BBC

The two-time Oscar winner, who played Montana rancher John Dutton III, left the hit drama last year amid reported tension with Sheridan, issues with the writing and conflicting plans for his passion project “Horizon.”

From Los Angeles Times

Wednesday morning had been a chaotic flurry of conflicting orders as the Mountain fire tore through residential neighborhoods in Camarillo, burning homes, fields and trees in its wake.

From Los Angeles Times

Various elements within the party are offering their own, often conflicting, advice on the best path from the wilderness back to power.

From BBC

Al Fayed denied the claims, and the Crown Prosecution Service chose not to pursue charges due to conflicting evidence.

From BBC

Related Words

• adverse
• antagonistic
• clashing
• contrary
• incompatible
• inconsistent
• opposing
• paradoxical