as in inconsistent
not being in agreement or harmony
the two plans are mutually exclusive; implementing one will automatically rule out the other
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Recent Examples of mutually exclusive
These goals are not mutually exclusive.
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Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 5 June 2026
But gratitude and jealousy are not mutually exclusive.
—Meehika Barua, Time, 29 May 2026
Berrill said during the interview that mental illness and criminal responsibility are not mutually exclusive.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Trying to usher along Caglianone and simultaneously seeking to seize the day don’t have to be mutually exclusive, of course — a topic in itself for another time.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mutually exclusive
Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 5 June 2026
But gratitude and jealousy are not mutually exclusive.
—Meehika Barua, Time, 29 May 2026
Berrill said during the interview that mental illness and criminal responsibility are not mutually exclusive.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Trying to usher along Caglianone and simultaneously seeking to seize the day don’t have to be mutually exclusive, of course — a topic in itself for another time.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mutually exclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutually exclusive
Adjective
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Marte, who spent two seasons with the Phillies as an inconsistent but frequently used bullpen arm during their recent playoff runs, will join the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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On Thursday, prosecutors dropped the charges against Edwards, Amir Fagan, and Chashonn Toney saying this video is indeed inconsistent with facts in the indictment.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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County election officials have received conflicting advice about how to count votes in case the legislature fails to extend the deadline or implement a new voting system.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Yet decades of conflicting messages about hormone therapy have left many women uncertain about what to believe.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
17 June 2026
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“Mutually exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutually%20exclusive. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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