CEFR B2

contradictory

adjective

Meaning

Involving or containing elements that are opposed to one another; mutually opposed or inconsistent.

Examples

The two reports offered contradictory evidence about the cause of the accident.
Her feelings about the job offer were contradictory; she wanted more money but loved the work.

Synonyms: inconsistent, conflicting, opposed, paradoxical

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contradictory (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri/

Definition

Involving or containing elements that are opposed to one another; mutually opposed or inconsistent.

Examples

The two reports offered contradictory evidence about the cause of the accident.
Her feelings about the job offer were contradictory; she wanted more money but loved the work.
It's contradictory to say you want to save money while constantly buying expensive items.

How to Use contradictory

contradictory to (prepositional phrase): In opposition to something else. — "His actions were contradictory to his stated beliefs."

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