conflicting

adjective

con·​flict·​ing kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 

: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible

conflicting theories

conflictingly

kən-ˈflik-tiŋ-lē 

-ˌflik-

adverb

Synonyms

• inconsistent

Examples of conflicting in a Sentence

conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene

Recent Examples on the Web

The two survivors’ accounts don’t match up, suggesting a longer version would unfold like Kurosawa’s Roshomon, from multiple, conflicting points of view. —Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Research on beta blockers shows conflicting results Two major studies disagreed over the impacts of beta blockers for heart attack patients. —semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025

Caught between international diplomacy and a rapidly escalating war, their family must face their own uncertainty and conflicting perspectives in the pursuit of Liat and Aviv’s release. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025

Sorting conflicting opinions In May, Kennedy — a longtime leader in the anti-vaccine movement — announced COVID-19 vaccines would no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women. —Tom Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of conflict entry 2

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for conflicting

• afflicting
• constricting
• convicting
• depicting
• evicting
• inflicting
• predicting
• restricting
• contradicting